Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 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)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Distillerie Des Menhirs
£116
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Distillerie Des Menhirs |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | France |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 49% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £115.93 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
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 £116.
For beginners: Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask 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 £115.93)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£115.93 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 Eddu?
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask