Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Mhor
£111
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Mhor |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50% |
| Age | 20 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £110.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
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 £111.
For beginners: Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (55/100 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 £110.9)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£110.9 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 Glen?
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)