Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 ReleaseGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryMaker's MarkGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV59.7%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£144.95£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

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 £145.

For beginners: Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£144.95 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 £144.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Maker's?

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release 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

VanillaHoneyToastedSherried

Only Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

New Wood

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

Cooked Fruit

Explore more