Miyagikyo 15 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.
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Miyagikyo
★ 5.00
£699
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£1027
| Miyagikyo 15 Year Old | Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Miyagikyo | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 45% | 52% |
| Age | 15 yr | 41 yr |
| Price | £699 | £1027.29 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is better value at £699 vs £1027.
For beginners: Miyagikyo 15 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£699 vs £1027.29)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (41 vs 15 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£1027.29 vs £699)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Miyagikyo?
Miyagikyo 15 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.
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
Only Miyagikyo 15 Year Old
Only Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)