Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s
Bushmills
£100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bushmills | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | 10 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s
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).
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.99 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 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)
Who should buy Bushmills?
Bushmills 10 Year Old - 1990s is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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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