Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Willowbank
★ 4.50
£144
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Willowbank | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | New Zealand | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.8% | 52.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £143.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 4.50).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £144.
For beginners: Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£143.95 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 £143.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Willowbank?
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)