Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) vs Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve

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

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve
DistilleryGlen GrantJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV42.3%43%
Age60 yr40 yr
Price£9765.73£13450
Rating4.64/54.50/5

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is rated higher (4.64 vs 4.50).

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) is better value at £9766 vs £13450.

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 £13450)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£13450 vs £9765.73)
  • Lower community rating (4.5 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker 40 Year Old Master's Ruby Reserve 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodSherriedHoneyDried Fruit

Only Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)

Vanilla

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