Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathmill
★ 5.00
£160
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathmill | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 52.5% |
| Age | 32 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £160.24 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £160.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160.24 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 £160.24)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathmill?
Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Strathmill 32 Year Old 1983 (cask 10912) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)