Tullibardine 25 Year Old vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tullibardine 25 Year OldGlen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTullibardineGlen Spey
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%49.7%
Age25 yr21 yr
Price£155£119.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value42/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £120 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £119.95)

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £155)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Nutty

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Sherried

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