Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
Bladnoch
£99
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glen Spey |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.45 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
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).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams is better value at £99 vs £134.
For beginners: Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£99.45 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — 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 £99.45)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 23 Year Old 1990 - The Nectar Of The Daily Drams 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.
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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