Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd
DistilleryGlen GrantHigh Coast
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandSweden
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%60.9%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£106.37£153.22
Rating5.00/5

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

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

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

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 £153.

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 £153.22)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£153.22 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 High?

High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 High Coast 2013 (bottled 2021) (cask 1384) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Old WoodDried FruitNutty

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