Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryClynelishGlen Spey
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.7%50.4%
Age21 yr21 yr
Price£103£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £103 vs £134.

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

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£103 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £103)

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Clynelish 21 Year Old 1995 (cask 11228) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SherriedDried FruitCooked FruitToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

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