Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£53
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£70
| Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.6% | 54.9% |
| Age | 16 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £52.95 | £69.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £53 vs £70.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£52.95 vs £69.95)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (54.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£69.95 vs £52.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 16 Year Old 1995 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Scotia 8 Year Old 2014 (cask 21/655-9) - Master of Malt Exclusive Cask