Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Garioch
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Glen Spey |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.72 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £100 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.72 vs £133.99)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.4%) — 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 £99.72)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Garioch 21 Year Old 1993 - Lady Of The Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)