Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£154
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Glen Grant |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.1% | 52.5% |
| Age | 29 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £154.1 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 better value at £106 vs £154.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (29 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£154.1 vs £106.37)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £154.1)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Caol Ila 29 Year Old 1982 Cask 6485 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange