Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryMaster of MaltGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%47.4%
Age40 yr37 yr
Price£286.95£246.38
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £246 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 37 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £246.38)

Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£246.38 vs £286.95)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitSherried

Only Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1974 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

VanillaNutty

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