Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls
DistilleryGlen SpeyPort Dundas
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV50.4%50.5%
Age21 yr35 yr
Price£133.99£97.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls is better value at £98 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 £97.5)

Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls

Pros

  • +More affordable (£97.5 vs £133.99)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.5%) — 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 Port?

Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls 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

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyOld Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitric

Only Port Dundas 35 Year Old - Living Souls

ToastedMalt Extract

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