Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19 vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19
Foursquare
£113
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19 | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Foursquare | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £113 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19
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).
Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19 is better value at £113 vs £134.
For beginners: Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£113 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 £113)
Who should buy Barbados?
Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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 Barbados (Foursquare) 2005 & 2007 / 15 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 19
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)