Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage ReserveGlen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlengoyneGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%45.8%
Age25 yr31 yr
Price£995£1299.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

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

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1300.

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£995 vs £1299.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

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 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£1299.95 vs £995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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.

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

Honey

Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractVanillaFresh FruitToasted

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

SherriedChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

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