Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.50
£13450
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Glen Grant
★ 4.64
£9766
| Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve | Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Glen Grant |
| Region | Other Scotch | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 42.3% |
| Age | 40 yr | 60 yr |
| Price | £13450 | £9765.73 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 4.64/5 |
Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is rated higher (4.64 vs 4.50).
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £13450.
For beginners: Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£13450 vs £9765.73)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £13450)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Johnnie?
Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve 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
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Only Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)