Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Loch Lomond
£151
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Loch Lomond | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150.96 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
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 £151.
For beginners: Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150.96 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 £150.96)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Loch?
Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Loch Lomond 25 Year Old 1996 - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)