Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenlossie
£97
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glenlossie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 48.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £96.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £97 vs £134.
For beginners: Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.95)
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£96.95 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 Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glenlossie 17 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)