Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Woodrow's of Edinburgh
£157
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Woodrow's of Edinburgh | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.5% | 52.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £156.5 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
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 £157.
For beginners: Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£156.5 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 £156.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh 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 Highland Blended Malt 30 Year Old 1994 (cask 10) - Woodrow's of Edinburgh
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)