Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - 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 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryAllt-á-BhainneGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.5%52.5%
Age22 yr20 yr
Price£111.95£106.37
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value45/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £112.

For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£111.95 vs £106.37)

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £111.95)
  • +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 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Allt-á-Bhainne 22 Year Old 1993 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt Extract

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedCooked Fruit

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