Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryFary LochanGlen Grant
RegionSpeyside
CountryDenmarkScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.9%52.5%
Age6 yr20 yr
Price£99.95£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £100 vs £106.

For beginners: Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£99.95 vs £106.37)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 6 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.37 vs £99.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Fary?

Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Both taste of

Cooked Fruit

Only Fary Lochan 6 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeyVegetative

Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

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