Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Deanston
★ 5.00
£150
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Deanston | Glen Grant |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 52.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £150 | £106.37 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
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 £150.
For beginners: Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £106.37)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Deanston?
Deanston 17 Year Old 2002 Organic Pedro Ximénez Cask Finish 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
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