Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - 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.

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryMortlachGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.6%52.5%
Age24 yr20 yr
Price£106.54£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 0.00).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £107.

For beginners: Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.54 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 £106.54)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - 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

SherriedToasted

Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitNutty

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoney

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