Bimber Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020 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 Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBimberGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.3%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£125£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Bimber Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Bimber Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £125.

For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Bimber Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 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 £125)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Bimber?

Bimber Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020 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 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Bimber Single Bourbon (cask 127) - Southport Whisky Festival 2020

Malt ExtractNutty

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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