Glenfarclas 40 Year Old vs Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glenfarclas
★ 5.00
£1275
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£1027
| Glenfarclas 40 Year Old | Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenfarclas | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52% |
| Age | 40 yr | 41 yr |
| Price | £1275 | £1027.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £1027 vs £1275.
For beginners: Glenfarclas 40 Year Old is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£1275 vs £1027.29)
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1027.29 vs £1275)
- +Longer maturation (41 vs 40 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 40 Year Old 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 Glen?
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glenfarclas 40 Year Old
Only Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)