Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlenlossieGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.3%52.5%
Age22 yr20 yr
Price£149.95£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 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 £150.

For beginners: Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.95 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 £149.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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