Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Grant
£173
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | WhistlePig |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Rye |
| ABV | 51.4% | 43% |
| Age | 24 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £173.18 | £124 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £173.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 12 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£173.18 vs £124)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) 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.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 24 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World