Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlenAllachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%59.6%
Age21 yr13 yr
Price£133.99£99.23
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness72/100
Beginner60/100
Value37/100

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask is better value at £99 vs £134.

For beginners: Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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 13 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.23)

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.23 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy GlenAllachie?

GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2007 (cask 6871) - Single Cask

New WoodToasted

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