Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£106
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 40% |
| Age | 37 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £105.79 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is better value at £100 vs £106.
For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (37 vs 10 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£105.79 vs £99.99)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £105.79)
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 Tobermory?
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Grant 37 Year Old 1972 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s