Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Caol Ila
£150
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £150.
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 £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old 2010 (cask 53.508) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)