Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
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
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Famous Grouse
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Famous Grouse |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 52.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.
For beginners: Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 Famous?
Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Famous Grouse 12 Year Old - Vintage 1989