Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Benriach
£133
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | 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 | 58.4% | 52.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 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 £133.
For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.95 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 £132.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)