Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Port Askaig
★ 4.33
£100
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Port Askaig 19 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Port Askaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 50.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.33/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).
Port Askaig 19 Year Old 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)
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 19 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99.74)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Askaig 19 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99.74 vs £133.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Port?
Port Askaig 19 Year Old 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 Port Askaig 19 Year Old