Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlen MhorGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%52.5%
Age27 yr20 yr
Price£108.74£106.37
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value46/100

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

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

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 better value at £106 vs £109.

For beginners: Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£108.74 vs £106.37)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £108.74)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

Sherried

Only Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodNuttyTobacco

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

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