Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Scotia
£193
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | 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 | 56.2% | 50.4% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £193.46 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £193.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£193.46 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 £193.46)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Scotia 23 Year Old 2000 (cask 329) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)