Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Aberlour
£114
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aberlour | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.7% | 52.5% |
| Age | 14 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £113.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
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 £114.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (58.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£113.95 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 £113.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Aberlour?
Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection 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
Only Aberlour 14 Year Old 2005 (cask 213017) - Single Cask Selection
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)