Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986
Vallein-Tercinier
£160
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986 | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Vallein-Tercinier | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £160 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986
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 £160.
For beginners: Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£160 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 £160)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Vallein?
Vallein Tercinier Cognac "Lot 86" Bons Bois 1986 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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
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