Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
DistilleryEgon MullerGlen Spey
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%50.4%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£215£133.99
Rating5.00/5

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

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 £215.

For beginners: Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£215 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 £215)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Who should buy Egon?

Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020 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

Both taste of

CitricFresh Fruit

Only Egon Muller Scharzhofberg Spatlese Riesling 2020

Fragant

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

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