Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990sGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryAberfeldyGlen Spey
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
Age12 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s

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).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • 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 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)

Who should buy Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoney

Only Aberfeldy 12 Year Old - 1990s

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

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