Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glenburgie
£190
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glenburgie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 58.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £189.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
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 £190.
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)
- +More affordable (£133.99 vs £189.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£189.99 vs £133.99)
- −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 Glenburgie?
Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glenburgie 27 Year Old 1995 (cask 6721) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)