Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl vs Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35clGlen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryLaphroaigGlen Grant
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
Age10 yr12 yr
Price£24.99£20.59
Rating4.83/5

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Smoke67/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner70/100
Value100/100

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

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

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is rated higher (4.83 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old 1998 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £21 vs £25.

For beginners: Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.8/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£24.99 vs £20.59)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20.59 vs £24.99)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.8)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Laphroaig?

Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

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

Only Laphroaig 10 Year Old 35cl

SmokeyMedicinalKippery

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

HoneyVanillaMalt ExtractFresh FruitToasted

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