Bowmore 25 Year Old vs Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore 25 Year Old
Bowmore
★ 5.00
£403
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
£534
| Bowmore 25 Year Old | Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.7% |
| Age | 25 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £402.5 | £533.68 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bowmore 25 Year Old
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore 25 Year Old
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Bowmore 25 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 25 Year Old is better value at £403 vs £534.
For beginners: Bowmore 25 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bowmore 25 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£402.5 vs £533.68)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 25 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£533.68 vs £402.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore 25 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - 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
Only Bowmore 25 Year Old
Only Glen Grant 31 Year Old 1990 (cask 4433957) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)