Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) vs Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

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 Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky
DistilleryGlen GrantJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV42.3%40%
Age60 yrNAS
Price£9765.73£14250
Rating4.64/5

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

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

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness73/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £14250.

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 £14250)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£14250 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky 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 WoodSherriedHoney

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

VanillaDried Fruit

Only Johnnie Walker Masters Ruby Reserve 40 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky

Tobacco

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