Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th AnniversaryGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryArranGlen Spey
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.2%50.4%
Age10 yr21 yr
Price£99.99£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary

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).

Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.2%) — 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 10 years)

Cons

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

Who should buy Arran?

Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary 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.

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

VanillaFresh FruitHoney

Only Arran 10 Year Old 2007 - James MacTaggart 10th Anniversary

Malt Extract

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

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