Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask
Benriach
£99
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 50.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum 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).
Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£99 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99)
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask 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.
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 Benriach 13 Year Old 2005 (cask 3435) - Rum Cask
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)