Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 4.00
£158
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 52.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £157.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 4.00).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £158.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£157.95 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £157.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)