Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant
£1300
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 50.3% |
| Age | 31 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1299.95 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1300.
For beginners: Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1299.95 vs £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1299.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) 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.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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.
Tasting notes
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