Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) 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 Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Glen Garioch
£103
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 52.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £102.86 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
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 Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) is better value at £103 vs £106.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£102.86 vs £106.37)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £102.86)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)