Amrut Greedy Angels vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Amrut Greedy AngelsGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryAmrutGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%52.5%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£159.95£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Amrut Greedy Angels

Smoke68/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Amrut Greedy Angels

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £160.

For beginners: Amrut Greedy Angels is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Amrut Greedy Angels

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£159.95 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 £159.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Amrut?

Amrut Greedy Angels suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Only Amrut Greedy Angels

SmokeyMalt ExtractOilyCooked MashMedicinal

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Where to buy

Amrut Greedy Angels

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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