J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt vs Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

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

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended MaltGlen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryJ.G Thomson & Co.Glen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£39.9£32.4
Rating5.00/5

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing) is better value at £32 vs £40.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£39.9 vs £32.4)

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£32.4 vs £39.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (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

Both taste of

Toasted

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Only Glen Grant 11 Year Old 1995 - Provenance (Douglas Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitHoneyVanilla

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