Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Glenturret
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 52.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)
Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — 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 Glenturret?
Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Glenturret 14 Year Old 2010 - Cadenhead's Authentic Collection