Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Benriach
£112
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £111.69 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
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 Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor is better value at £112 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£111.69 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £111.69)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor 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 Peated 11 Year Old 2011 (cask 740016) - Duncan Taylor
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)