Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryGlen SpeyDecadent Drinks
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%50%
Age21 yr12 yr
Price£133.99£99.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) 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 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.95)

Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £133.99)

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 Glenlitigious?

Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaOld Wood

Only Glenlitigious 12 Year Old 2012 - Decadent Drams (Decadent Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitMalt ExtractNutty

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