Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Benrinnes
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
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).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — 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 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 20 Year Old 1997 (Scotland Grindlay) 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
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