Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005)
Convalmore
£153
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005) | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Convalmore | Glen Grant |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.9% | 52.5% |
| Age | 28 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £153.45 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005)
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 £153.
For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 20 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£153.45 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 £153.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Convalmore?
Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005) 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
Both taste of
Only Convalmore 28 Year Old 1977 (Special Release 2005)
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)