Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness)
Ardbeg
£175
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 48.4% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £174.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness)
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 £175.
For beginners: Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£174.95 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 £174.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness) 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
Both taste of
Only Ardbeg 12 Year Old Oloroso Cask Finish (48.4%) (Darkness)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)