Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBenrinnesGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.1%52.5%
Age10 yr20 yr
Price£150.85£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £151.

For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150.85 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 £150.85)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Benrinnes?

Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky) 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

SherriedCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Benrinnes 10 Year Old 2011 (cask 307205) - Artist #12 (La Maison du Whisky)

Nutty

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

Vanilla

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