Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) vs Glengoyne 30 Year Old
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 30 Year Old
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£895
| Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt) | Glengoyne 30 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45.8% | 46.8% |
| Age | 31 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £1299.95 | £894.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1964 - Lost Bottlings Series (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 30 Year Old is better value at £895 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 30 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£1299.95 vs £894.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 30 Year Old
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 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 30 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
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