Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Benrinnes
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £100.01 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
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 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Pros
- +More affordable (£100.01 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £100.01)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór) 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
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Only Benrinnes 23 Year Old 1993 - A Rare Find (Gleann Mór)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)