Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Distillerie Des Menhirs
£116
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£106
| Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask | Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Distillerie Des Menhirs | Glen Grant |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | France | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49% | 52.5% |
| Age | 17 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £115.93 | £106.37 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
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 £116.
For beginners: Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −More expensive (£115.93 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 £115.93)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Who should buy Eddu?
Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain 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
Only Eddu 17 Year Old 2004 Single Cask
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)