Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s
DistilleryGlen SpeyGordon & MacPhail
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 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 £99.99)

Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)

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 Old?

Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricVanillaOld Wood

Only Old Mull Blended Scotch Whisky - 1980s

Malt ExtractToasted

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