Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryBlood OathGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBourbonSingle Malt
ABV49.3%52.5%
AgeNAS20 yr
Price£153.07£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4

Smoke64/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4

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 £153.

For beginners: Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming

Cons

  • More expensive (£153.07 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 £153.07)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Blood?

Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon 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

ToastedVanilla

Only Blood Oath Bourbon - Pact No.4

SmokeyChocolate

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

SherriedCooked FruitHoney

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