Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

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

Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
DistilleryGlenfarclasGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43.3%42.3%
Age60 yr60 yr
Price£13995£9765.73
Rating3.95/54.64/5

Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is rated higher (4.64 vs 3.95).

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £13995.

For beginners: Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£13995 vs £9765.73)
  • Lower community rating (3.9 vs 4.6)

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
  • +More affordable (£9765.73 vs £13995)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) 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

SherriedDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glenfarclas 60 Year Old (cask 1672)

Toasted

Only Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

HoneyVanilla

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