Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie)

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie)
DistilleryGlen SpeyCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.4%57.9%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£133.99£95.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie) is better value at £96 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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £95.95)

The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£95.95 vs £133.99)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.9%) — 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 The?

The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie) 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

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoney

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Old Wood

Only The Bon Viveur 15 Year Old 2006 - Wemyss Malts (Craigellachie)

Malt ExtractToasted

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