Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Ben Nevis
£114
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ben Nevis | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47% | 50.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £114 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£113.95 vs £133.99)
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 £113.95)
Who should buy Ben?
Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Ben Nevis 21 Year Old - Batch 5 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)