Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
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
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Inchgower
£87
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Inchgower |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £86.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask is better value at £87 vs £106.
For beginners: Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask is more approachable (50/100 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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 13 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £86.95)
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£86.95 vs £106.37)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — may need water
- −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 Inchgower?
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Inchgower 13 Year Old 2008 (cask 802605) - The Single Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange