Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Scapa
£199
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Scapa |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 54.4% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is better value at £134 vs £199.
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 affordable (£133.99 vs £199)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £133.99)
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 Scapa?
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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