Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)
Matthew Whiskey
£129
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Matthew Whiskey | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £128.92 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)
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).
Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey) is better value at £129 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)
Pros
- +More affordable (£128.92 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £128.92)
Who should buy Fermento?
Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey) 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 Fermento - Cuisine Collection (Matthew Whiskey)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)