Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch
Ballechin
£156
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ballechin | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £155.83 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch
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 £156.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£155.83 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 £155.83)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ballechin?
Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch 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
Only Ballechin 19 Year Old 2004 (casks 269, 274 & 275) Manzanilla Casks Small Batch
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)