Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Balmenach
£99
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balmenach | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 50.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £98.89 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
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).
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Pros
- +More affordable (£98.89 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 £98.89)
Who should buy Balmenach?
Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard) 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
Only Balmenach 21 Year Old 1979 - Jewels of Scotland (Lombard)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)