Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - 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 Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey
£117
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 14 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £117 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - 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 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £117 vs £134.
For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£117 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — 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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £117)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - 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
Only Glen Spey 14 Year Old 2008 (cask 16601701) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)