Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish CaskGlen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryEdradourGlen Spey
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%50.4%
Age18 yr21 yr
Price£184.63£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

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).

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £185.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£184.63 vs £133.99)
  • 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 affordable (£133.99 vs £184.63)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask 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

Both taste of

HoneyFresh Fruit

Only Edradour 18 Year Old 1993 (cask 8/737/3) Sauturnes Finish Cask

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricVanillaOld Wood

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