Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Distillerie Des Menhirs
£116
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Distillerie Des Menhirs | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 50.4% |
| Age | 17 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £115.93 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
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).
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask is better value at £116 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£115.93 vs £133.99)
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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £115.93)
Who should buy Eddu?
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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 Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)