Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£120
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glen Spey |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 50.4% |
| Age | 12 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £120 | £133.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 is better value at £120 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£120 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 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.
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 Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)