Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Teeling
★ 5.00
£99
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Teeling |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 55.8% |
| Age | 21 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Quick verdict
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine) is better value at £99 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
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £99)
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£99 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
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 Teeling?
Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine) 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
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Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Teeling 14 Year Old (cask 13790) - Special Selection (Whisky Magazine)