Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969
Crown Royal
★ 5.00
£162
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969 | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Crown Royal | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Canada | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 52.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £162 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969
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 £162.
For beginners: Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£162 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 £162)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Crown?
Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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 Crown Royal 10 Year Old - 1969
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)