Balvenie 30 Year Old vs Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£3193
Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£5000
| Balvenie 30 Year Old | Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balvenie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.2% | 51.7% |
| Age | 30 yr | 62 yr |
| Price | £3192.95 | £5000 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)
Balvenie 30 Year Old
Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Balvenie 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Balvenie 30 Year Old is better value at £3193 vs £5000.
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
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (62 vs 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£5000 vs £3192.95)
- −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 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Only Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)