Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlen SpeyStrathclyde
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50.4%49.6%
Age21 yr37 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

Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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)

Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (37 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 Strathclyde?

Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

Only Strathclyde 37 Year Old 1973 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractNuttyToasted

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