Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) vs Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryDalmoreGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV42%52%
Age25 yr41 yr
Price£715£1027.29
Rating5.00/5

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value7/100

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

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

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is better value at £715 vs £1027.

For beginners: Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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 £715)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Dalmore?

Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release) 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

SherriedOld WoodDried Fruit

Only Dalmore 25 Year Old (2015 Release)

VanillaHoney

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

TobaccoNutty

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