Distillery 291 3 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.
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Distillery 291
£103
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Distillery 291 | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | America | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 67.8% | 50.4% |
| Age | 3 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £102.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Distillery 291 3 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 0.00).
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £103 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.95 vs £133.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (67.8%) — 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 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £102.95)
Who should buy Distillery?
Distillery 291 3 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
Only Distillery 291 3 Year Old - Batch 3 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)