Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port Cask vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port Cask
Benriach
£110
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port 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 | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £110 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port Cask
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port 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 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port Cask is better value at £110 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£110 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — 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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £110)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port 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 Benriach 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 3791) - Peated, Port Cask
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)