Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled
Benriach
£190
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 50.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £190 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled
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).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £190.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£190 vs £133.99)
- −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 affordable (£133.99 vs £190)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 Benriach 22 Year Old Triple Distilled
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)