Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo vs Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

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

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja BaroloGlen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky
DistillerySpringbankGlen Grant
RegionCampbeltown
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV54.7%40%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£399£550
Rating5.00/5

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo is better value at £399 vs £550.

For beginners: Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£399 vs £550)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (54.7%) — may need water

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£550 vs £399)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Springbank?

Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo 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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Springbank 9 Year Old 2004 - Gaja Barolo

Cooked FruitSherriedDried Fruit

Only Glen Grant 1973 / 21 Year Old / Wilson & Morgan Speyside Whisky

Fresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

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