Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single CaskGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryInchgowerGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53.1%52.5%
Age13 yr20 yr
Price£86.95£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

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).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask is better value at £87 vs £106.

For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £106.37)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.1%) — 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 13 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.37 vs £86.95)

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask 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

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

Old WoodNutty

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

VanillaHoney

Where to buy

Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask

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

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