Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's
Teaninich
£99
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 53% |
| Age | 21 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £98.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's is better value at £99 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 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.76)
Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.76 vs £133.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53%) — 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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Teaninich 19 Year Old 1999 (cask #1849-307946) - Claxton's