Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glengoyne
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 61.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 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 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)
Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.8%) — 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glengoyne 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 123.19) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)