Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Blair Athol
£108
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £107.69 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £108 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£107.69 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.3%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £107.69)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 13 Year Old 2010 (cask 303323) - Glens & Valleys (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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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