Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Bowmore
★ 4.17
£150
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bowmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55.3% | 52.5% |
| Age | 10 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 4.17/5 | 5.00/5 |
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
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 4.17).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Bowmore?
Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1 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
Only Bowmore Tempest 10 Year Old - Batch 1
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)