Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask
DistilleryGlen GrantCraigellachie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%58.9%
Age20 yr18 yr
Price£106.37£156.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask

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 £157.

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 £156.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£156.95 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 Craigellachie?

Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask 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

SherriedToasted

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoney

Only Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask

ChocolateDried FruitOld Wood

Where to buy

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

Craigellachie 18 Year Old 2007 (Cask 900075) - The Single Cask

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