Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) 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 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Bladnoch
£113
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) | 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 | 54.1% | 52.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £112.57 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
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 £113.
For beginners: Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.57 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 £112.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi) 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.
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 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 30549) (Adelphi)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)