Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland
DistilleryGlen GrantLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%51%
Age20 yr22 yr
Price£106.37£114.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

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 £115.

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 £114.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£114.95 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 Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

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

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Inchmurrin 1996 (bottled 2018) - Malts of Scotland

Dried FruitOld Wood

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