Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
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
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Auchroisk
£103
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Auchroisk |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 46% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £102.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is better value at £103 vs £106.
For beginners: Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is more approachable (75/100 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 widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £102.79)
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£102.79 vs £106.37)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −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 Auchroisk?
Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Auchroisk 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 21752) (Berry Bros. & Rudd)