Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)
Master of Malt
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Master of Malt | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Age | 37 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)
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).
Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — 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 £99.95)
Who should buy Blended?
Blended Grain 37 Year Old 1987 (Master of Malt) 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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