Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 44.6% |
| Age | 21 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems is more approachable (80/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
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 Braeval?
Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Braeval 23 Year Old - Forgotten Gems