Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured
Deanston
★ 5.00
£159
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £159 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £159.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£159 vs £133.99)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£133.99 vs £159)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured 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 Deanston 23 Year Old Oloroso Cask Matured
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)