Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve vs Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage ReserveGlen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlengoyneGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.3%52%
Age25 yr41 yr
Price£995£1027.29
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value5/100

Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1027.

For beginners: Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£995 vs £1027.29)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (41 vs 25 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£1027.29 vs £995)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 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 Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaFresh FruitToasted

Only Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

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