Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Amrut
★ 5.00
£170
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Amrut | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | India | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £169.99 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
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 better value at £106 vs £170.
For beginners: Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£169.99 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 £169.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Amrut?
Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Amrut Spectrum 004 (2018 Bottling)
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