Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Loch Lomond
£122
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 19 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £122 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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).
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is better value at £122 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£122 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — 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 £122)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Croftengea?
Croftengea 19 Year Old 2005 (cask 6354) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
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