Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Deanston
★ 2.00
£98
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £97.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 2.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.00).
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £98 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£97.95 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (2.0 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 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £97.95)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Deanston 18 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)