Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s
The Deveron
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Deveron | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.99 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s
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).
Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −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 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Deveron 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
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