Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Cragganmore
£120
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Cragganmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £120 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
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 £120.
For beginners: Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 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 £120)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Cragganmore?
Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Cragganmore 12 Year Old - 1980s
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)