Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Caol Ila
★ 4.00
£121
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £121.32 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £121.
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 £121.32)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.32 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 1982 (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange