Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection)
Ardmore
£101
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £100.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection) is better value at £101 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£100.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 £100.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardmore?
Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection) 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
Only Ardmore 12 Year Old - Seyton (The Macbeth Collection)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)