Fettercairn 50 Year Old vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

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

Fettercairn 50 Year OldGlen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
DistilleryFettercairnGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.9%42.3%
Age50 yr60 yr
Price£14995£9765.73
Rating4.64/5

Fettercairn 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fettercairn 50 Year Old

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 £14995.

For beginners: Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£14995 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 £14995)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 50 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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

Dried Fruit

Only Fettercairn 50 Year Old

TobaccoNuttyCooked FruitToasted

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

Old WoodSherriedHoneyVanilla

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