Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
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
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bimber
£119
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Bimber |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.37 | £118.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
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 £119.
For beginners: Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 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 £118.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.99 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 Bimber?
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl