Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
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
Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Hampden
£140
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Hampden |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 52.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.37 | £140 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
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 £140.
For beginners: Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 is more approachable (70/100 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 £140)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£140 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 Hampden?
Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Hampden 2021 DOK / 4 Year Old / Magnum Photography Series #3