Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Scotia
£100
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 | 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 | 59.5% | 50.4% |
| Age | 5 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
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 Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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 Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.5%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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 5 Year Old 2017 - (cask 3475) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)