Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£558
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Teaninich
★ 5.00
£344
| Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Teaninich |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.5% | 65% |
| Age | 30 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £557.9 | £344.14 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Quick verdict
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts is better value at £344 vs £558.
For beginners: Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 23 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£557.9 vs £344.14)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£344.14 vs £557.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (65%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (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 Teaninich?
Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts 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 Glen Grant 30 Year Old 1990 (cask 4427569) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Teaninich 23 Year Old 1972 - Rare Malts