Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Suntory AO World Whisky

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Suntory AO World Whisky
DistilleryGlen SpeySuntory
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£98.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Suntory AO World Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory AO World Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Suntory AO World Whisky is better value at £99 vs £134.

For beginners: Suntory AO World Whisky 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 £98.95)

Suntory AO World Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£98.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Suntory?

Suntory AO World Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricVanillaOld Wood

Only Suntory AO World Whisky

FragantToastedYeasty

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