Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of 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.
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Redbreast
★ 4.57
£139
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Redbreast | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Pot Still | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 52.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £139 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 4.57/5 | 5.00/5 |
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of 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 rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £139.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 £139)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Redbreast?
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)