Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlenfiddich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yr18 yr
Price£133.99£98.49
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design is better value at £98 vs £134.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design is more approachable (75/100 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 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.49)

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£98.49 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

Only Glenfiddich 18 Year Old - Limited Edition Design

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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