Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£97
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Spey |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 62.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 11 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £96.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is better value at £97 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£96.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old 2012 (Cask 356627) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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.
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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