Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Speyside
★ 5.00
£97
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Speyside |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 58.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £96.63 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £97 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
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.63)
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£96.63 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
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 Speyside?
Speyside 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 65) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
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