Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Scotia
£148
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Glen Grant |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £147.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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 £148.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£147.95 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 £147.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Glen Scotia 24 Year Old 1991 (cask 3) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)