Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Rock Island 21 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant
★ 4.00
£105
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Rock Island
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Rock Island 21 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Rock Island |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 48.9% | 46.8% |
| Age | 23 yr | 21 yr |
| Price | £104.97 | £99.62 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Quick verdict
Rock Island 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Rock Island 21 Year Old is better value at £100 vs £105.
For beginners: Rock Island 21 Year Old is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£104.97 vs £99.62)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Rock Island 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Rock?
Rock Island 21 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 23 Year Old 1995 (casks 88187 & 88188) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Rock Island 21 Year Old