Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryGlen GrantSazerac
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV52.5%45%
Age20 yr18 yr
Price£106.37£150
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.

For beginners: Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £150)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £106.37)

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 Sazerac?

Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

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

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitHoney

Only Sazerac 18 Year Old (2022 Release)

NuttyOld WoodVegetative

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