Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Heaven's Door
★ 5.00
£97
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Heaven's Door |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 50.4% | 50% |
| Age | 21 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £96.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Quick verdict
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon is better value at £97 vs £134.
For beginners: Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 10 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £96.95)
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£96.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Heaven's?
Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Heaven's Door 10 Year Old - Decade Series Straight Bourbon