Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Bladnoch
£163
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glen Grant |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 52.5% |
| Age | 19 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £162.9 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
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 £163.
For beginners: Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£162.9 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 £162.9)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland 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 Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)