Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Fercullen 10 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)Fercullen 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantFercullen
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV56.7%40%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£48.16£52.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value95/100

Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Fercullen 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Fercullen 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £48 vs £53.

For beginners: Fercullen 10 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£48.16 vs £52.5)

Cons

  • High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Fercullen 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£52.5 vs £48.16)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Fercullen?

Fercullen 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Grant 8 Year Old 2008 (casks 900011 & 900014) - Cask Strength (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Fercullen 10 Year Old

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractNutty

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