Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore
£125
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 54% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £125.
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 £124.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 15 Year Old 2002 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange