Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask
Edradour
£99
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask
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).
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask 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 Ballechin 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 274) - Straight From The Cask
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)