Glen Grant 12 Year Old vs Strathisla 12 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 12 Year OldStrathisla 12 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantStrathisla
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%40%
Age12 yr12 yr
Price£41.5£32.63
Rating4.14/54.24/5

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Strathisla 12 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Strathisla 12 Year Old is rated higher (4.24 vs 4.14).

Strathisla 12 Year Old is better value at £33 vs £42.

For beginners: Strathisla 12 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£41.5 vs £32.63)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 vs 4.2)

Strathisla 12 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.2/5)
  • +More affordable (£32.63 vs £41.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Strathisla?

Strathisla 12 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Grant 12 Year Old

VanillaMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Strathisla 12 Year Old

SherriedCooked Fruit

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