Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11
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
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11
GlenDronach
★ 5.00
£126
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | GlenDronach |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 24 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £125.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £126.
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
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £125.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11
Pros
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.95 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 GlenDronach?
GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only GlenDronach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 1020) - Batch 11