Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Jura 30 Year Old
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
Jura 30 Year Old
Jura
★ 5.00
£699
| Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Jura 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Jura |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.5% | 44% |
| Age | 35 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £649.95 | £699 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Jura 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Jura 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £650 vs £699.
For beginners: Jura 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£649.95 vs £699)
- +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Jura 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 vs £649.95)
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 Jura?
Jura 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 35 Year Old 1985 (cask 14969) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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