Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneGlen Spey
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%50.4%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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).

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)

Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?

Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

HoneyVanilla

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 21 Year Old 1996 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

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