Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Edradour
£112
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Edradour | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £111.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
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).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength is better value at £112 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Pros
- +More affordable (£111.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — 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 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £111.95)
Who should buy Edradour?
Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength 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 Edradour 12 Year Old 2012 Sherry Cask Strength
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)