Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£420
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 46% |
| Age | 40 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £420 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £420 vs £494.
For beginners: Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£420 vs £494.02)
- +Longer maturation (40 vs 36 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £420)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 40 Year Old 1969 - Peerless (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1