Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask
Springbank
★ 5.00
£83
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Glen Grant |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.3% | 52.5% |
| Age | 16 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £83.11 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask is better value at £83 vs £106.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£83.11 vs £106.37)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 16 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £83.11)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Longrow?
Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask 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 Longrow 16 Year Old 2001 - Single Cask
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)