Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathclyde
★ 5.00
£154
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Glen Grant |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 52.5% |
| Age | 30 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £153.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 better value at £106 vs £154.
For beginners: Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£153.95 vs £106.37)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £153.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Strathclyde 30 Year Old 1985 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)