Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlen Elgin
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%49.5%
Age21 yr22 yr
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 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 £99.95)

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)

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 Glen?

Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3264) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToasted

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