Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlenburgie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%47.7%
Age21 yr23 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

Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) 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 £99.95)

Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (23 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 Glenburgie?

Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Glenburgie 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitSherried

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