Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
North British
£96
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 50.4% | 63.1% |
| Age | 21 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £95.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £96 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 £95.96)
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£95.96 vs £133.99)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 21 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (63.1%) — 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 North?
North British 26 Year Old 1989 (cask 11372) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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.
Tasting notes
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