Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
£153
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North Star Spirits | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 36 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £152.96 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits
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 £153.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£152.96 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 £152.96)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Grain 36 Year Old 1982 - North Star Spirits is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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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