Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Suntory Whisky Royal

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)Suntory Whisky Royal
DistilleryGlen SpeySuntory
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50.4%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£200
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

Suntory Whisky Royal

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Suntory Whisky Royal

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £200.

For beginners: Suntory Whisky Royal 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 affordable (£133.99 vs £200)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water

Suntory Whisky Royal

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£200 vs £133.99)
  • 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 Suntory?

Suntory Whisky Royal suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricOld Wood

Only Suntory Whisky Royal

Malt ExtractFragant

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