Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see
DistilleryGlen SpeyWV Baker
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV50.4%40%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£133.99£98.25
Rating5.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

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

WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see is better value at £98 vs £134.

For beginners: WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see 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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£133.99 vs £98.25)

WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£98.25 vs £133.99)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 WV?

WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)

Fresh FruitCitricVanillaHoney

Only WV Baker 1991 Old Rare Old Cognac N° 03-91 / Fut-see

LeatheryTobaccoMossyVegetative

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