Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) vs 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

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

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)
DistilleryGrant's1512 Spirits
Region
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeBlendedRye
ABV40%47%
AgeNASNAS
Price£9.99£7.21
Rating4.00/53.75/5

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) is rated higher (4.00 vs 3.75).

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) is better value at £7 vs £10.

For beginners: Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.0/5)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£9.99 vs £7.21)

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£7.21 vs £9.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.8 vs 4.0)

Who should buy Grant's?

Grant's Family Reserve (35cl) 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 1512?

1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl) 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

Vanilla

Only Grant's Family Reserve (35cl)

HoneyFresh FruitToasted

Only 1512 Spirits Aged Rye Whiskey (37.5cl)

Tobacco

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