Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%)
Ardbeg
£140
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardbeg | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.7% | 52.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%)
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 £140.
For beginners: Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Ardbeg?
Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay 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 Ardbeg 14 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish (Darkness) (47.7%)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)