Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky vs Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

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

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch WhiskyGlen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
DistilleryJohnnie WalkerGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%42.3%
AgeNAS60 yr
Price£14250£9765.73
Rating4.64/5

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

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

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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 0.00).

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £14250.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£14250 vs £9765.73)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 £14250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 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 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

SherriedOld WoodHoney

Only Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Tobacco

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

VanillaDried Fruit

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