Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Longmorn
★ 4.00
£107
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Longmorn | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.8% | 52.5% |
| Age | 26 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £107 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 4.00).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £107.
For beginners: Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£107 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 £107)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Longmorn?
Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)