Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£115
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tobermory | Glen Grant |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.3% | 52.5% |
| Age | 15 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £114.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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 £115.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 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 £114.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ledaig?
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)