Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

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

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971
DistilleryGlenturretGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.7%40%
Age35 yr5 yr
Price£199.95£180
Rating5.00/5

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 is better value at £180 vs £200.

For beginners: Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 5 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 vs £180)

Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£180 vs £199.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 5 Year Old - 1971 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

Only Glen Grant 5 Year Old - 1971

Malt ExtractVanillaToastedFresh Fruit

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