SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition
Speyside
£148
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Speyside | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £147.52 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition
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 £148.
For beginners: SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£147.52 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 £147.52)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy SPEY?
SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition 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 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 SPEY 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 2184) - Limited Edition
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)