Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
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
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glenmorangie
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glenmorangie |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.
For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 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 Glenmorangie?
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Where to buy
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange