Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) vs Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Glen Grant
★ 4.64
£9766
Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky
Hakushu
£10000
| Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) | Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Hakushu |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 42.3% | 40% |
| Age | 60 yr | NAS |
| Price | £9765.73 | £10000 |
| Rating | 4.64/5 | — |
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is rated higher (4.64 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £10000.
For beginners: Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (4.6/5)
- +More affordable (£9765.73 vs £10000)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£10000 vs £9765.73)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.6)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) 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 Hakushu?
Hakushu 1981 / Vintage Malt / Sherry Cask / Bot.2004 Japanese Whisky is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
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