Fettercairn 18 Year Old vs Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Fettercairn 18 Year OldGlen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryFettercairnGlen Grant
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.8%52.5%
Age18 yr20 yr
Price£176.5£106.37
Rating5.00/5

Fettercairn 18 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Fettercairn 18 Year Old

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).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £177.

For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Fettercairn 18 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£176.5 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 £176.5)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Who should buy Fettercairn?

Fettercairn 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

Only Fettercairn 18 Year Old

Fresh FruitCitric

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

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