Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) vs Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Glen Grant
£43
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Tullamore D.E.W.
★ 5.00
£46
| Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) | Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tullamore D.E.W. |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 43% | 55% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.8 | £45.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Quick verdict
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £46.
For beginners: Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£42.8 vs £45.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£45.95 vs £42.8)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (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.
Who should buy Tullamore?
Tullamore D.E.W. Phoenix 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
Both taste of
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