Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - 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.
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
White Peak Distillery
£125
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | White Peak Distillery | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £124.95 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - 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).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £125.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 £124.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Wire?
Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Wire Works 2018 (bottled 2023) (cask 128) English Single Malt - Berry Bros. & Rudd
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