Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool)
DistilleryGlen GrantUnknown Origin Whisky
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%61.8%
Age20 yr12 yr
Price£106.37£125.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool)

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 £126.

For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 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 £125.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (61.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.95 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 Glenmarvellous?

Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool) 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

Sherried

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Glenmarvellous #5 12 Year Old (Dramfool)

Dried FruitNuttyChocolateOld Wood

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