Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryLongmornGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54%52.5%
Age20 yr20 yr
Price£150£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.

For beginners: Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £106.37)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Longmorn?

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Glen?

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanilla

Only Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Old WoodNutty

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Cooked FruitHoneyToasted

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