Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Fary Lochan
£102
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fary Lochan | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Denmark | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 50.4% |
| Age | 6 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £101.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £102 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£101.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — 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 6 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £101.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Fary?
Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Fary Lochan 6 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)