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 - 2000sGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryBladnochGlen Spey
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
Age20 yr21 yr
Price£195£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

Old WoodHoneyVanilla

Only Bladnoch 20 Year Old Distillery Label - 2000s

NuttyToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

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