Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky vs Shirakawa 1958
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky
Glen Grant
£22000
Shirakawa 1958
Takara Shuzo
★ 5.00
£23495
| Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky | Shirakawa 1958 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Takara Shuzo |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 49% |
| Age | NAS | NAS |
| Price | £22000 | £23495 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky
Shirakawa 1958
Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky
Shirakawa 1958
Quick verdict
Shirakawa 1958 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky is better value at £22000 vs £23495.
For beginners: Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£22000 vs £23495)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Shirakawa 1958
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£23495 vs £22000)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Who should buy Shirakawa?
Shirakawa 1958 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 1960 / 60 Year Old / Dennis Malcolm 60th Anniversary Speyside Whisky
Only Shirakawa 1958