Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
The New Zealand Whisky Company
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | The New Zealand Whisky Company |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £107.78 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) is better value at £108 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £107.78)
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)
Pros
- +More affordable (£107.78 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — 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 New?
New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only New Zealand 22 Year Old 1992 (cask 91)