Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Filey Bay
£120
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Filey Bay | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
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).
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 is better value at £120 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (60%) — 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 £119.95)
Who should buy Filey?
Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018 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 Filey Bay Refill Sherry Cask #2018
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)