Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
Glen Grant
£105
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.1% | 50.4% |
| Age | 18 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
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 Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits is better value at £105 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +More affordable (£104.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £104.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 18 Year Old 2008 - North Star Spirits 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 Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)