Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s
Bladnoch
£195

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glen Spey |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £195 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s
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 £195.
For beginners: Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 £195)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)