Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen GrantGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%47.7%
Age21 yr35 yr
Price£200£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £200.

For beginners: Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£200 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £200)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 21 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail) 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitNutty

Only Glen Grant 21 Year Old (Gordon and MacPhail)

HoneyVanilla

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodTobacco

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