Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)
DistilleryGlen GrantInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.5%43.4%
Age20 yr42 yr
Price£106.37£145.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

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 £146.

For beginners: Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) is more approachable (60/100 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 £145.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (42 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£145.95 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

Only Invergordon 42 Year Old 1972 - Pearls Of Scotland (Gordon & Company)

Old WoodMalt ExtractOily

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