Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) vs Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Douglas Laing
£108
| Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Spey | Douglas Laing |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 50.4% | 52.3% |
| Age | 21 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £133.99 | £107.75 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing) is better value at £108 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 £107.75)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£107.75 vs £133.99)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — 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 Yula?
Yula 21 Year Old (Douglas Laing) 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
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