Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Jameson 4.5L

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

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Jameson 4.5L
DistilleryGlen GrantJameson
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV50%40%
Age25 yrNAS
Price£155£169.5
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Jameson 4.5L

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jameson 4.5L

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jameson 4.5L is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is better value at £155 vs £170.

For beginners: Jameson 4.5L is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£155 vs £169.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Jameson 4.5L

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£169.5 vs £155)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - 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 Jameson?

Jameson 4.5L suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Grant 25 Year Old 1995 (casks 88176 & 88179) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old Wood

Only Jameson 4.5L

Fresh Fruit

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