Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
New Riff
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | New Riff |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 57.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash 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 £99.95)
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — 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 New?
New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only New Riff American Single Malt 2024 Sour Mash