Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) vs Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£1115
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Laphroaig
★ 5.00
£1500
| Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Laphroaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 46.6% |
| Age | 43 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £1114.6 | £1500 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Quick verdict
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £1115 vs £1500.
For beginners: Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£1114.6 vs £1500)
- +Longer maturation (43 vs 32 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£1500 vs £1114.6)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Who should buy Laphroaig?
Laphroaig 32 Year Old (2015 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
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Only Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
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