Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
DistilleryGlen GrantGlen Grant
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%58.2%
Age20 yr21 yr
Price£106.37£127.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

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 £128.

For beginners: Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

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 £127.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£127.5 vs £106.37)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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

VanillaHoney

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

SherriedCooked FruitToasted

Only Glen Grant 21 Year Old 2003 (cask 59942) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

FragantFresh FruitMalt Extract

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