Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Auchroisk
£96
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.1% | 50.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £96 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£96 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.1%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
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Only Auchroisk 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 7476) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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