Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
DistilleryGlen GrantJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.1%47%
Age25 yr22 yr
Price£215.71£299
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £216 vs £299.

For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£215.71 vs £299)
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 22 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£299 vs £215.71)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing) 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 Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Dried FruitOld Wood

Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1985 - Old & Rare (Douglas Laing)

SherriedHoneyNutty

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokeyToasted

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