Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Swn Y Mor - 1980s

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Swn Y Mor - 1980s
DistilleryGlen SpeyThe Welsh Whisky Co.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandWales
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£100
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Swn Y Mor - 1980s

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Swn Y Mor - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Swn Y Mor - 1980s is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Swn Y Mor - 1980s 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 £100)

Swn Y Mor - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£100 vs £133.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

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 Swn?

Swn Y Mor - 1980s 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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricHoney

Only Swn Y Mor - 1980s

Malt ExtractToasted

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