Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Oban
£135
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Oban | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 52.5% |
| Age | 11 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £135.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 £134.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Oban?
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) 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
Only Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)