Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Bimber
£119
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bimber | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 52.5% |
| Age | NAS | 20 yr |
| Price | £118.99 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £119.
For beginners: Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£118.99 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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 £118.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Bimber?
Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bimber Distillery's Platinum Jubilee 2022 release, 70cl
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)