BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza
Benriach
★ 5.00
£120
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £119.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza
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 £120.
For beginners: BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 £119.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 BenRiach 22 Year Old Albariza
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