Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)
DistilleryGlen SpeyNorth British
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50.4%46.9%
Age21 yr30 yr
Price£133.99£107.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is better value at £108 vs £134.

For beginners: North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) is more approachable (70/100 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 £107.95)

North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£107.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • 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 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants) 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only North British 30 Year Old 1992 (cask 355) - Lady of the Glen (Hannah Whisky Merchants)

Malt Extract

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