Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co.

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co.
DistilleryGlen SpeyInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%57.8%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£133.99£95.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co.

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co.

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co. is better value at £96 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £95.95)

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co.

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£95.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.8%) — 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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co. 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

HoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanilla

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 806934) - The Red Cask Co.

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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