1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) vs Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

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

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)
Distillery1512 SpiritsGrant's
Region
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeRyeBlended
ABV47%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£7.21£9.99
Rating3.75/54.00/5

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) is rated higher (4.00 vs 3.75).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £10.

For beginners: 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7.21 vs £9.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 4.0)

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9.99 vs £7.21)

Who should buy 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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 Grant's?

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) 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

Vanilla

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Tobacco

Only Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

HoneyFresh FruitToasted

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