Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£103
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Allt-á-Bhainne |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 62.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £103.3 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £103 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 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £103.3)
Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +More affordable (£103.3 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — 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 Allt-a-Bhainne?
Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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)
Only Allt-a-Bhainne 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 805181) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)