Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant
£17640
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Glenfiddich
★ 4.70
£22799
| Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) | Glenfiddich 50 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glenfiddich |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.3% | 46.1% |
| Age | 69 yr | 50 yr |
| Price | £17639.95 | £22799 |
| Rating | — | 4.70/5 |
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is rated higher (4.70 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £17640 vs £22799.
For beginners: Glenfiddich 50 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +More affordable (£17639.95 vs £22799)
- +Longer maturation (69 vs 50 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.3%) — may need water
- −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 £17639.95)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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
Only Glen Grant 1952 - Platinum Jubilee Release (Gordon & MacPhail)
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