Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Nantou Distillery
£85
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nantou Distillery | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Taiwan | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 52.5% |
| Age | 5 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £84.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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).
Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £85 vs £106.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£84.95 vs £106.37)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £84.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Nantou?
Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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
Only Nantou 5 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)