Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Blair Athol
£110
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blair Athol | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £109.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
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 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) is better value at £110 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Pros
- +More affordable (£109.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £109.95)
Who should buy Blair?
Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Blair Athol 18 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (Darkness)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)