Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Bunnahabhain
£125
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 50.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £125.39 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £125 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£125.39 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.9%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £125.39)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2010 (cask 554983) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)