Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Aultmore
£113
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Aultmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £112.86 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
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 £113.
For beginners: Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.86 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 £112.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Aultmore?
Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi) 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 Aultmore 29 Year Old 1982 (Adelphi)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)