J.J. Corry Anfa vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

J.J. Corry AnfaGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryJ.J. CorryGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV50%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£149.95£106.37
Rating4.00/55.00/5

J.J. Corry Anfa

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner55/100
Value27/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

J.J. Corry Anfa

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.

For beginners: J.J. Corry Anfa is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

J.J. Corry Anfa

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£149.95 vs £106.37)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £149.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy J.J.?

J.J. Corry Anfa 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

HoneyToastedCooked Fruit

Only J.J. Corry Anfa

Malt ExtractCitric

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedVanilla

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