Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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
★ 5.00
£106
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Mhor
★ 5.00
£109
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Mhor |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 55% |
| Age | 20 yr | 27 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £108.74 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £109.
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
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £108.74)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£108.74 vs £106.37)
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 Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Mhor 27 Year Old 1982 - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)