Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Grant
£2500
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 44.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 46 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £2499.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £2500 vs £3193.
For beginners: Balvenie 30 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£3192.95 vs £2499.95)
Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +More affordable (£2499.95 vs £3192.95)
- +Longer maturation (46 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balvenie?
Balvenie 30 Year Old 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 46 Year Old 1972 (cask 8240) - Exceptional Casks (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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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