Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill DevilGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryClarendonGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£108£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

Smoke68/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

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).

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil is better value at £108 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£108 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £108)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Clarendon?

Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Old Wood

Only Clarendon Pot Still 2010 / 11 Year Old / Kill Devil

Cooked MashOilySmokeyMedicinal

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoney

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