Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Glen Garioch
£121
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £121 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
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 Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky is better value at £121 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£121 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £121)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky 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
Only Glen Garioch 2011 / 12 Year Old / Oloroso Finish / Cask #1332 /Berry Bros & Rudd Highland Whisky
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)