Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£146
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £146.22 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £146.
For beginners: Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£146.22 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 £146.22)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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