Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)
DistilleryGlen GrantGlentauchers
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%46.9%
Age20 yr20 yr
Price£106.37£141.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

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 £142.

For beginners: Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) is more approachable (70/100 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 £141.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£141.95 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 Glentauchers?

Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

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

Cooked Fruit

Only Glentauchers 20 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) (La Maison du Whisky 60th Anniversary)

Old Wood

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