Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 Release vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

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

Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 ReleaseGlen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
DistilleryHighland ParkGlen Grant
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42.5%42.3%
Age50 yr60 yr
Price£12995£9765.73
Rating4.64/5

Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is rated higher (4.64 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £12995.

For beginners: Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 Release

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£12995 vs £9765.73)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£9765.73 vs £12995)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Highland?

Highland Park 50 Year Old - 2018 Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried FruitHoney

Only Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Vanilla

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