Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury
Bunnahabhain
★ 5.00
£115
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bunnahabhain | Glen Spey |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £115.32 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury is better value at £115 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£115.32 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £115.32)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bunnahabhain?
Bunnahabhain 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury 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 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 5386) - Kingsbury
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)