Old Perth Number 1 Release vs Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseGlen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryOld PerthGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%50%
AgeNAS12 yr
Price£27.99£20.59
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £21 vs £28.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £20.59)

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.59 vs £27.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 1 Release 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 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

Nutty

Only Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Fresh FruitToasted

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