Glengoyne 30 Year Old vs Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

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

Glengoyne 30 Year OldGlen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlengoyneGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%45.8%
Age30 yr31 yr
Price£894.99£1299.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness76/100
Beginner70/100
Value6/100

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 vs £1300.

For beginners: Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (31 vs 30 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1299.95 vs £894.99)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 30 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedHoneyChocolateOld Wood

Only Glengoyne 30 Year Old

Vanilla

Only Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)

Dried Fruit

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