Jameson 4.5L vs Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Jameson 4.5LGlen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryJamesonGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%45.8%
AgeNAS26 yr
Price£169.5£155
Rating5.00/5

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £155 vs £170.

For beginners: Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Jameson 4.5L

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 (£169.5 vs £155)

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£155 vs £169.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaHoney

Only Jameson 4.5L

ToastedFresh Fruit

Only Glen Grant 26 Year Old 1995 (casks 88197 & 88198) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

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