Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£80
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.6% | 52.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £80.04 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 is better value at £80 vs £106.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£80.04 vs £106.37)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £80.04)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 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 Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange