Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Paul John
★ 5.00
£148
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Paul John |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | India |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £147.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £148.
For beginners: Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £147.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£147.95 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 Paul?
Paul John 6 Year Old 2009 (cask 534) - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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