Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) | 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 | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 22 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
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).
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — 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 Braeval?
Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful) 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
Both taste of
Only Braeval 22 Year Old 1994 (cask 165593) (Rest & Be Thankful)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)