Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish WhiskeyGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryDunville'sGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeIrishSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£99.25£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner90/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is better value at £99 vs £134.

For beginners: Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).

Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.25 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.25)

Who should buy Dunville's?

Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

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

VanillaHoneyFresh Fruit

Only Dunville's 12 Year Old / PX Cask Single Malt Irish Whiskey

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

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