Highland Park 40 Year Old vs Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Highland Park
★ 4.88
£2995
Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£2800
| Highland Park 40 Year Old | Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Glen Grant |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.3% | 40% |
| Age | 40 yr | 59 yr |
| Price | £2995 | £2800 |
| Rating | 4.88/5 | — |
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail)
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Highland Park 40 Year Old is rated higher (4.88 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £2800 vs £2995.
For beginners: Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (4.9/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£2995 vs £2800)
Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£2800 vs £2995)
- +Longer maturation (59 vs 40 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 40 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 1951 (bottled 2011) - (Gordon & MacPhail) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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