Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
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 Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£80
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Moray |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 59.6% |
| Age | 20 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £80.04 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Quick verdict
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 is better value at £80 vs £106.
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
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 14 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £80.04)
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£80.04 vs £106.37)
Cons
- −High ABV (59.6%) — may need water
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 Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1 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 Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Where to buy
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2006 Sauternes Cask Matured - Warehouse 1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange