Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlentauchers
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%54.2%
Age21 yr11 yr
Price£133.99£101.21
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness44/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan) is better value at £101 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 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £101.21)

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£101.21 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan) 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 Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToastedNutty

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