17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryDecadent DrinksGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV53%50.4%
Age17 yr21 yr
Price£97.5£133.99
Rating5.00/5

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) is better value at £98 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£97.5 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 17 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £97.5)

Who should buy 17?

17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks) 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.

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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only 17 Year Old Blended Malt - Notable Age Statements (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitChocolate

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaOld Wood

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