Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside WhiskyGlenfiddich 50 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46.1%
AgeNAS50 yr
Price£19500£22799
Rating4.70/5

Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky is better value at £19500 vs £22799.

For beginners: Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£19500 vs £22799)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.7)

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (4.7/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£22799 vs £19500)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 50 Year Old suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyDried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Grant 1952 / 70 Year Old / Queen's Platinum Jubilee Speyside Whisky

SherriedCitric

Only Glenfiddich 50 Year Old

Vanilla

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