Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Grant
£222
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice | 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 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Age | 39 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £221.52 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice
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 Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £222.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£221.52 vs £133.99)
- −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 affordable (£133.99 vs £221.52)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Grant 39 Year Old 1973 (cask 6582) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)