Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 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
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne
★ 5.00
£175
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £174.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 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 £175.
For beginners: Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £174.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£174.95 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1999 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
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Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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