Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) vs Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£136
| Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cardhu | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56% | 57.1% |
| Age | 11 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £83.9 | £136 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £136.
For beginners: Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £136)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£136 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 2005 (cask 14600206) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
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