Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryGlen GrantGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%53.3%
Age20 yr22 yr
Price£106.37£149.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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 £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 £149.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 20 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.95 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Glenlossie 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 1325) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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