Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£119
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Allt-á-Bhainne | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.1% | 52.5% |
| Age | 22 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £118.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £119.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.95 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 £118.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
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 Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1995 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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