Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryBunnahabhainGlen Spey
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.2%50.4%
Age11 yr21 yr
Price£99.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

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).

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

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 11 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)

Who should buy Bunnahabhain?

Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Bunnahabhain 11 Year Old - Whiskyheroes (Brave New Spirits)

Malt ExtractOilySandy

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricVanillaOld Wood

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