The E&K 5 Year Old vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
The E&K 5 Year Old
Adelphi
★ 2.43
£125
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| The E&K 5 Year Old | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Adelphi | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.8% | 52.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 2.43/5 | 5.00/5 |
The E&K 5 Year Old
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The E&K 5 Year Old
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 2.43).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
The E&K 5 Year Old
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (2.4 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 £124.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy The?
The E&K 5 Year Old 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
Only The E&K 5 Year Old
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)