Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - Kingsbury vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - KingsburyGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryClynelishGlen Spey
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.9%50.4%
Age19 yr21 yr
Price£121.85£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - Kingsbury

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - Kingsbury

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).

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - Kingsbury is better value at £122 vs £134.

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

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - Kingsbury

Pros

  • +More affordable (£121.85 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • 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 19 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £121.85)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - 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

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Clynelish 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 7101) - Kingsbury

LeatheryToastedNutty

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

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