Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Spey
£110
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glen Spey |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 54.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £109.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £110.
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 £109.58)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Glen Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£109.58 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Spey 17 Year Old 2001 (batch 19/065) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)