Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
White Peak Distillery
£125
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | White Peak Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 60.9% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £133.99 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd is better value at £125 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 £124.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£124.95 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — 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 Wire?
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Only Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd