Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlen Garioch
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%56.4%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£133.99£99.72
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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 £99.72)

Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.72 vs £133.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.4%) — 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 Glen?

Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanilla

Only Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Nutty

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