Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50.4% |
| Age | 13 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
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).
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 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 13 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Braes?
Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
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Only Braes of Glenlivet 13 Year Old 1990 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)