Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
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
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bladnoch
£163
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Bladnoch |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £162.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
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 £163.
For beginners: Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) 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 £162.9)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£162.9 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 Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)