Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) vs Yamazaki 1984
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
Yamazaki 1984
Yamazaki
★ 5.00
£900
| Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor) | Yamazaki 1984 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48% | 48% |
| Age | 43 yr | NAS |
| Price | £1114.6 | £899.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Yamazaki 1984
Glen Grant 43 Year Old 1970 (cask 3497) - Tantalus (Duncan Taylor)
Yamazaki 1984
Quick verdict
Yamazaki 1984 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Yamazaki 1984 is better value at £900 vs £1115.
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
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£1114.6 vs £899.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Yamazaki 1984
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£899.95 vs £1114.6)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 1984 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
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