Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlengoyne
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yr14 yr
Price£133.99£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition is better value at £100 vs £134.

For beginners: Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition is more approachable (75/100 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 14 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanilla

Only Glengoyne 14 Year Old Limited Edition

SherriedDried FruitToasted

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