Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen GrantGlenlossie
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%54.4%
Age20 yr25 yr
Price£106.37£154.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £155.

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 £154.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£154.95 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 Glenlossie?

Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

SherriedToasted

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoney

Only Glenlossie 25 Year Old 1990 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitChocolateOld Wood

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