Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen SpeyAuchentoshan
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%50.6%
Age21 yr24 yr
Price£133.99£129.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £130 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 £129.95)

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£129.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.6%) — may need water
  • 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 Auchentoshan?

Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Auchentoshan 24 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Toasted

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