Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel vs Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel
Glen Grant
£120
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
| Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel | Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Cardhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.9% | 56% |
| Age | 22 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £83.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £120.
For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 11 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £119.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 119460) - Fadandel 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.
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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.
Tasting notes
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