Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Hakushu 25 Year Old

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

Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)Hakushu 25 Year Old
DistilleryGlen GrantHakushu
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%43%
Age62 yr25 yr
Price£5000£4450
Rating4.33/5

Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Hakushu 25 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner60/100
Value1/100

Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Hakushu 25 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Hakushu 25 Year Old is rated higher (4.33 vs 0.00).

Hakushu 25 Year Old is better value at £4450 vs £5000.

For beginners: Hakushu 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (62 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£5000 vs £4450)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.3)

Hakushu 25 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.3/5)
  • +More affordable (£4450 vs £5000)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.

Who should buy Hakushu?

Hakushu 25 Year Old 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

Both taste of

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Glen Grant 62 Year Old 1956 - Mr George Centenary Edition (Gordon & MacPhail)

HoneyChocolateToasted

Only Hakushu 25 Year Old

Smokey

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