Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky
DistilleryGlen SpeyCambus
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£199
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £199.

For beginners: Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky is more approachable (70/100 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 £199)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 Cambus?

Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

CitricVanilla

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitHoneyOld Wood

Only Cambus 1990 / 29 Year Old / Whisky Trail Video Games Single Whisky

YeastyNuttyMalt Extract

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