Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen SpeyFary Lochan
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandDenmark
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%60.2%
Age21 yr6 yr
Price£133.99£101.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £102 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 6 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £101.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£101.95 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — 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 Fary?

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyVegetativeLeafyNuttyToasted

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