Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & RuddGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBerry Bros. & RuddGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.4%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£111.24£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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 £111.

For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£111.24 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 £111.24)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Westport?

Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Westport 1997 (cask 3291) (bottled 2014) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Malt Extract

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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