Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlen MorayGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.3%52.5%
Age22 yr20 yr
Price£115.78£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

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 £116.

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

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£115.78 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 £115.78)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (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.

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

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1990 (cask 10298) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractFresh FruitOld Wood

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

SherriedVanillaCooked Fruit

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