J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
J.G Thomson & Co.
£164
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | J.G Thomson & Co. | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £163.63 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
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 £164.
For beginners: J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£163.63 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 £163.63)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy J.G.?
J.G. Thomson Blended Grain 1972 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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
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