Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company vs Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
The Character of Islay Whisky Company
★ 5.00
£400
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Grant
£324
| Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | The Character of Islay Whisky Company | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.3% | 47.5% |
| Age | 33 yr | 43 yr |
| Price | £399.95 | £323.96 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Quick verdict
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £324 vs £400.
For beginners: Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£399.95 vs £323.96)
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +More affordable (£323.96 vs £399.95)
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 33 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Fiona?
Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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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Only Fiona Macleod 33 Year Old - The Character of Islay Whisky Company
Only Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1965 (cask 2136) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)