Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant
£650
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Glenglassaugh
★ 5.00
£400
| Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glenglassaugh |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 44.8% |
| Age | 35 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £649.95 | £399.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Quick verdict
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is better value at £400 vs £650.
For beginners: Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£649.95 vs £399.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399.95 vs £649.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 Glenglassaugh?
Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8% suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glenglassaugh 30 Year Old 44.8%