Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks) vs Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

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

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask
DistilleryDecadent DrinksKavalan
Region
CountryScotlandTaiwan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.9%56.3%
Age31 yrNAS
Price£394.95£387.43
Rating5.00/5

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner35/100
Value13/100

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask is better value at £387 vs £395.

For beginners: Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£394.95 vs £387.43)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£387.43 vs £394.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (56.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Gone?

Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Kavalan?

Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedNutty

Only Gone Grant 31 Year Old 1993 - Whisky Sponge Edition No.89 (Decadent Drinks)

Malt ExtractHoneyOld Wood

Only Kavalan Solist Amontillado Cask

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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