Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen SpeyGlenlochy
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%53.9%
Age21 yr27 yr
Price£133.99£99.45
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.45)

Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£99.45 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — 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 Glenlochy?

Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Old Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoney

Only Glenlochy 27 Year Old 1980 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Malt ExtractToastedNutty

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