Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Glen Grant
£43
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | NAS |
| Price | £42.8 | £47.3 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) is better value at £43 vs £47.
For beginners: Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) is more approachable (90/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£42.8 vs £47.3)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £42.8)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory) 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 Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 21 Year Old 1995 (casks 88199, 88200 & 88207) (Signatory)
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137