Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White"

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White"
DistilleryGlen SpeyYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White"

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White"

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White" is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White" 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)

Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White"

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.95 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White" 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

Vanilla

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoneyOld Wood

Only Yamazaki Suntory Whisky "White"

Malt ExtractToasted

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