Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012) vs Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky

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

Glen Grant 60 Years old Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (1952-2012)Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky
DistilleryGlen GrantYamazaki
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV42.3%40%
Age60 yrNAS
Price£9765.73£9900
Rating4.64/5

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

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

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Smoke72/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt 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 £9900.

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 £9900)

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Pros

  • +Intense, complex peat smoke character
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
  • More expensive (£9900 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 Yamazaki?

Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt 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

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

Old WoodSherriedHoneyVanillaDried Fruit

Only Yamazaki 25 Year Old Mizunara Japanese Single Malt Whisky

ToastedFresh FruitChocolateMedicinalCitric

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