Deanston 20 Year Old vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 20 Year Old
Deanston
★ 5.00
£98
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Deanston 20 Year Old | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 50.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £97.76 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 20 Year Old
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Deanston 20 Year Old
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Deanston 20 Year Old 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 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£97.76 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £97.76)
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 20 Year Old 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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