Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistillerySpringbankGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£150£106.37
Rating2.00/55.00/5

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022

Smoke65/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner45/100
Value13/100

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

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

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022

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 2.00).

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

For beginners: Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £106.37)
  • Lower community rating (2.0 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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Campbeltown?

Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt 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

Toasted

Only Campbeltown Loch Christmas 2022

SmokeyKipperyLeatheryOily

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

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitHoney

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