Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale
DistilleryGlen SpeyRagnaud Sabourin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£108
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale is better value at £108 vs £134.

For beginners: Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £108)

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£108 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Ragnaud?

Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

Only Ragnaud Sabourin Cognac No.20 Reserve Speciale

Dried FruitToasted

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