Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3
The Oxford Artisan Distillery
£97
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | The Oxford Artisan Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 50.4% | 51.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £96.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3 is better value at £97 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 £96.74)
The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.74 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — 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 Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 3