Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated
Bimber
£120
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bimber | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated
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).
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated is better value at £120 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£120 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated 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 Bimber Ex-Bourbon Cask (cask 461) Collection Antipodes/Peated
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)