North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
North British
£106
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | North British | Glen Grant |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £106 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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).
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £106 vs £106.
For beginners: North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +More affordable (£106 vs £106.37)
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 20 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (50.9%) — 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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £106)
Who should buy North?
North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 North British 29 Year Old 1993 Fresh Bourbon (cask 48731) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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