Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979 vs Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979
Glen Grant
£240
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Master of Malt
★ 5.00
£287
| Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979 | Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Master of Malt |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 43% |
| Age | 5 yr | 40 yr |
| Price | £240 | £286.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Quick verdict
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979 is better value at £240 vs £287.
For beginners: Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£240 vs £286.95)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£286.95 vs £240)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 5 Year Old - Distilled 1979 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 Master?
Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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
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