Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tullibardine 25 Year Old

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

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tullibardine 25 Year Old
DistilleryGlen SpeyTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.7%43%
Age21 yr25 yr
Price£119.95£155
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner55/100
Value42/100

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner70/100
Value32/100

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £120 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 25 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£119.95 vs £155)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 21 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£155 vs £119.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Sherried

Only Tullibardine 25 Year Old

Nutty

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