The Balvenie 40 Year Old vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 4.80
£7225
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Glen Grant
★ 4.64
£9766
| The Balvenie 40 Year Old | Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 42.2% | 42.3% |
| Age | 40 yr | 60 yr |
| Price | £7225 | £9765.73 |
| Rating | 4.80/5 | 4.64/5 |
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Quick verdict
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.80 vs 4.64).
The Balvenie 40 Year Old is better value at £7225 vs £9766.
For beginners: The Balvenie 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
The Balvenie 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.8/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (60 vs 40 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£9765.73 vs £7225)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 vs 4.8)
Who should buy The?
The Balvenie 40 Year Old 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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) 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
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Only Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)