Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

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

Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
DistilleryGlen GrantKilkerran
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.5%57.1%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£69.95£47.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £70.

For beginners: Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£69.95 vs £47.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.95 vs £69.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.1%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Kilkerran?

Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Grant 13 Year Old 2008 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyCooked FruitMalt Extract

Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateSmokeyToasted

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