East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English WhiskyGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryEast London LiquorGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£95.95£133.99
Rating5.00/5

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

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).

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky is better value at £96 vs £134.

For beginners: East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£95.95 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 £95.95)

Who should buy East?

East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

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 East London Liquor Co Rye 2018 / 7 Year Old / Pauillac Cask 218 English Whisky

Dried FruitOilyTobaccoToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoneyOld Wood

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