Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 4.00
£66
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Kilkerran
★ 5.00
£48
| Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Kilkerran |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 57.1% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £66.45 | £47.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Quick verdict
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) is better value at £48 vs £66.
For beginners: Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£66.45 vs £47.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 vs 5.0)
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.95 vs £66.45)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Kilkerran?
Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Grant 22 Year Old 1987 Cask 44541 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilkerran 8 Year Old Cask Strength (57.1%)