Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt FinishGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryTobermoryGlen Grant
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.4%52.5%
Age11 yr20 yr
Price£101.5£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish

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).

Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish is better value at £102 vs £106.

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

Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£101.5 vs £106.37)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.37 vs £101.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish 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

Sherried

Only Tobermory 11 Year Old 2007 Sherry Butt Finish

SmokeyOld WoodLeatheryDried Fruit

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

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