Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)
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
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)
Miltonduff
£160
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Miltonduff |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 51.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £160 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)
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 £160.
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 £160)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 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 Miltonduff-Glenlivet?
Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead) 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 Miltonduff-Glenlivet 14 Year Old 2008 - Cadenhead's Whisky Shop Edinburgh Exclusive (WM Cadenhead)