Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Green Spot Château Montelena
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£106
Green Spot Château Montelena
Spot Whiskey
★ 5.00
£72
| Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Green Spot Château Montelena | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Spot Whiskey |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 51.8% | 46% |
| Age | 37 yr | NAS |
| Price | £105.79 | £71.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Green Spot Château Montelena
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Green Spot Château Montelena
Quick verdict
Green Spot Château Montelena is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Green Spot Château Montelena is better value at £72 vs £106.
For beginners: Green Spot Château Montelena is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.79 vs £71.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Green Spot Château Montelena
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£71.5 vs £105.79)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - 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 Green?
Green Spot Château Montelena suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Pot Still character.
Tasting notes
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