Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) vs Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£1027
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£995
| Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 50.3% |
| Age | 41 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £1027.29 | £995 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Quick verdict
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve is better value at £995 vs £1027.
For beginners: Glen Grant 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
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 £995)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£995 vs £1027.29)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.3%) — may need water
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.
Who should buy Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve 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 41 Year Old 1972 (cask 3889) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glengoyne 25 Year Old 1968 Vintage Reserve