Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) vs Yamazaki 1984

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

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)Yamazaki 1984
DistilleryGlen GrantYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%48%
Age36 yrNAS
Price£699.95£899.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value7/100

Yamazaki 1984

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value6/100

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 1984

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing) is better value at £700 vs £900.

For beginners: Yamazaki 1984 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£699.95 vs £899.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water

Yamazaki 1984

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£899.95 vs £699.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedNutty

Only Glen Grant 36 Year Old 1975 - Old and Rare (Douglas Laing)

Dried FruitTobacco

Only Yamazaki 1984

VanillaToasted

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