Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks) vs Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks)
Decadent Drinks
£453

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Springbank
★ 5.00
£399
| Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks) | Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Decadent Drinks | Springbank |
| Region | — | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 54.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £452.95 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Quick verdict
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £453.
For beginners: Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 9 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£452.95 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £452.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Gone?
Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks) 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 Springbank?
Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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
Only Gone Grant 30 Year Old 1994 - Whiskyland Chapter Eighteen (Decadent Drinks)
Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo