Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
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 Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glen Ord
£150
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Ord |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 54.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
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 £150.
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 £150)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 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 Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch) 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glen Ord 20 Year Old 1990 (Bladnoch)