BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Benriach
£97
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is better value at £97 vs £134.
For beginners: BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£96.95 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.95)
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 95171) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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