Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
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
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Foursquare
£150
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Foursquare |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.37 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
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 £150.
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 £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −More expensive (£150 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 Barbados?
Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18 is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Barbados 2000 / 22 Year Old / Rum Sponge Edition 18