Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Auchroisk
£103
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Auchroisk | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 52.5% |
| Age | 23 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £102.79 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £103 vs £106.
For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£102.79 vs £106.37)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £102.79)
Who should buy Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)