North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£156
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Glen Grant |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 52.5% |
| Age | 33 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £156.05 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
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 £156.
For beginners: North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (33 vs 20 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£156.05 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 £156.05)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy North?
North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (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.
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 North British 33 Year Old 1978 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)