Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release)
Eagle Rare
£125
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Eagle Rare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.5% | 45% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release)
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: Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Eagle?
Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Eagle Rare 17 Year Old (2016 Release)