Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso
GlenAllachie
£169
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £168.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £169.
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 affordable (£133.99 vs £168.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£168.99 vs £133.99)
- −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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only GlenAllachie 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 1409) - First Fill Oloroso