Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal)
Arran
£168
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Arran | Glen Grant |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.2% | 52.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £167.81 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal)
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 £168.
For beginners: Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£167.81 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 £167.81)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Arran?
Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal) 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 Arran 20 Year Old 1996 (cask 85) (Silver Seal)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)