Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez Edition vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez EditionGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryTomatinGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%52.5%
Age17 yr20 yr
Price£150.62£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez Edition

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez Edition

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).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £151.

For beginners: Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez Edition is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez Edition

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£150.62 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 £150.62)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 17 Year Old 2006 Sherry Collection - Pedro Ximénez Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

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 FruitVanillaHoneyToasted

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