Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenlossie
★ 5.00
£155
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlossie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 52.5% |
| Age | 25 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £154.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 better value at £106 vs £155.
For beginners: Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£154.95 vs £106.37)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £154.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)