Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960sGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryBosfordGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£125£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s is better value at £125 vs £134.

For beginners: Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s

Pros

  • +More affordable (£125 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 £125)

Who should buy Bosford?

Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Both taste of

Citric

Only Bosford Extra Dry London Gin / Bot.1960s

SolventVegetative

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitVanillaHoneyOld Wood

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