Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium 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.
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.5% |
| Age | 12 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium 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 £150.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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 Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange