Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend
DistilleryGlen SpeyKirin
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%50%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£99.99
Rating5.00/54.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value40/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend 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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.99)

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£99.99 vs £133.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Kirin?

Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Fresh FruitVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

CitricOld Wood

Only Kirin Fuji-Sanroku Signature Blend

Malt ExtractToasted

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