Glen Grant & Glenlivet 18 Year Old Scotch - Bottle Kill!

[@vegasart1]

"...I did and I'm not sure I should have...", What a great line that can be used often! great review

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@vegasart1 Thanks! There was a bit more in there then I thought!

[@jasoncoates1835]

Glen Grant, interestingly, did a 5yo. It was all over Italy the first couple times I visited. Actually a very nice pour for what it was, but yeah, not much of a finish. =)

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@jasoncoates1835 I would love to have that, and specifically try it against this 18. Thanks for sharing!

[@Richie.Z]

Great head to head, Jon🥃🥃 The whiskey journey is so awesome isn’t it?🙏

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@Richie.Z Certainly with good Scotch like this!

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Independent Glen Grant bourbon barrels that are 20+ years old and cask strength can be magic. They are around and the price can be reasonable as it's not a distillery people are chasing. Cheers Jon

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@DonnerPassWhisky I hope I come across some, I am enjoying this!

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

Quite like & enjoy the Glent Grant 12. The only Glenlivet that I'm familiar with is their 15 French Oak. Based on this video, I'm more curious about Glen Grant 18 now. Thanks, Jon & cheers to the weekend 🥃 🍏 🥃

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@Ben_Demon_Hunter Well, palates shift, but today the GlenGrant stood out!

[@onewomanswhisky]

Those pours must've lasted through the weekend! Always more in the heel than expected 😊 Haven't had either, but both sound good to me. Nice to share a really good whisky now and then, without getting into the minutiae. You're right, there are times when the conversation is just so much more important. Cheers Jon! 🥃🥃 Marian 🇨🇦

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@onewomanswhisky Right! I kept them wrapped by plastic wrap!

[@onewomanswhisky]

@@WhiskyNeighbour 😆

[@SeawayWhiskyWire]

Great side by side. Had some of the Glenlivet 18 early in my whisky journey and enjoyed it. I have not tried anything from Glen Grant but sounds like something I’d enjoy. Will have to seek some out. Cheers to the weekend sir.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for dropping in. Glen Grant is an excellen scotch for me when I'm looking for a fresh, ex-bourbon. Nothing heavy. Cheers!

[@jameslim7093]

Hello Jon! I just came back from South Korea last night. I had The Glenlivet 18 (43% ABV old version) with my friend, and it was perfect, so I agree with your comment that the Glenlivet 18 is a good whisky which does not become the dominant focus when you just want to have a relaxing good time with your family and friends. I just picked up a bottle of Bowmore 18 Deep and Complex. I will share this with you so we can compare it with the regular version of Bowmore 18! Cheers 🥃!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@jameslim7093 Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and I am glad you had a chance to relax with a friend! I hope your trip was amazing. I imagine a litte tiring, but I am sure it was so much fun! Cheers!

[@christinecamley]

Terrific thoughts on two nice scotch whiskies Jon!! Excellent video!! Have a fabulous weekend!! Cheers!! 🙂

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@christinecamley Thanks, glad it was fun! Cheers!

[@whiskyonthewestcoast]

Great video Jon! These two, especially the Glen Grant 18, don't seem to get much attention in the whisky geek circles. I've been curious about the Glen Grant 18, hoping its worth a look. Hope to try it soon. And I think you're safe from the pronounciation police! I always wonder where i screwed up as well 😅 Cheers Neighbour 🥃

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@whiskyonthewestcoast I think the Glen Grant is certainly worth a look.

[@jasonwest9425]

nice video. Ive wanted the Glen Grant for some years, but it is so darned expensive, it was almost 300 already when i started getting interested in whisky.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@jasonwest9425 That is really tough price. Very, very good though. Maybe one day!

[@jasonwest9425]

@@WhiskyNeighbour yes there is a lot of tempting options at that price. But I do love the 12 it is a favourite for that fruity Speyside style.

[@anthonysillett6678]

My first bottle that was given by my missus, yes a Canadian here in North Wales was Glenlivet 18 and yes 43% but now it is 40% here in UK and around £100 to £110 or $180 to $200 Canadian.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Prices have been challenging, but this is a good, dram. So awesome your missus gave it as a gift!

[@anthonysillett6678]

@@WhiskyNeighbour and still unopened from 13 years ago lol

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@anthonysillett6678 I hope you find the right occasion to open it!

[@anthonysillett6678]

@@WhiskyNeighbour me too brother

[@whiskeymusic9684]

In your opinion what % better is an 18yr over a 12yr. Is this brand dependant?? Trying to determine price worthiness.

[@whiskeymusic9684]

If you were to rate your top 18yr olds top 3....

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Far too many factors and yes, it is distillery dependent. Right now it seems they are 3 to 4x the price, but they are not 3 to 4 x better. They offer a better experience, but not always a better taste. At least in my experience.

[@davecashel4007]

The oldest Scotch I have ever enjoyed was 16. All the 18 + year old are out of my price range unfortunately. With all the well aged offerings doubling or more in the last 3-4 years has completely put them out of my mind to ever own. I have always set my bottle limit at $200 per bottle max.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thankfully there are excellent releases in the price range. The Glen Grant is closer to $186 cnd, but for that price I would think of a lot of other bottles first. Still, it's good.

[@andrewbutler7681]

Thanks for the name drop! You pronounced these fine, but - simple as the names are - there are still people who get them wrong: I've twice heard people say 'Glenlivay', as if Glenlivet were a French name with a silent "t"! I'm glad Richard explained about 'export strength'. The lower proof preference even works the other way round: Buffalo Trace is normally 45%, but is sold at 40% over here... Do you get Speyburn 18 there? If so, how much is it? It's the one I tend to recommend as best value if people want to try a Scotch single malt of that age (e.g. £76.90 versus £106.90 for Glen Grant 18 or £109.90 for Glenlivet 18 at The Whisky World).

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@andrewbutler7681 yes we can get the Speyburn 18 here for $144 CND. That is good for an 18 here. Cheers!

[@richard9045]

The US/Canada market usually receives an extra 3% apv from Scotch rather than the UK market which is bottled at 40% apv. I tend to ignore 18yos bottled at 40% apv. Slainte

[@christinecamley]

Yes Laphroaig is a good example too! 43% in Canada! 40% in the U.K.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@richard9045 I am thankful for the slight boost in abv!

[@jimreichel1466]

Thanks Jon for this review. I recently received a sample of the Glen Grant 18. I have not had the Glen Livet. I found the Glen Grant most enjoyable. I also agree with your review of the Glen Grant. At $150 in central Texas, the Glen Grant will be a special purchase. Slàinte Mhath!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@jimreichel1466 glad you have had a dram. I really enjoyed relaxing with it today. Cheers!