Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)
Glentauchers
£101
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glentauchers |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 54.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £101.21 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan) is better value at £101 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 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £101.21)
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)
Pros
- +More affordable (£101.21 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — 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 Glentauchers?
Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan) 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glentauchers 11 Year Old 2010 - Inverdarach Potstill Editions - No. 01 Aon (Ardgowan)