Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£128
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenmorangie | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £128 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
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 £128.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£128 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 £128)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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 Glenmorangie 18 Year Old The Infinita
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)