Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryGlen GrantInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.5%53.9%
Age20 yr24 yr
Price£106.37£105.99
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) is better value at £106 vs £106.

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 widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.37 vs £105.99)

Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£105.99 vs £106.37)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing) 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

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Invergordon 24 Year Old 1997 (cask 18970) - The Sovereign (Hunter Laing)

OilyMalt Extract

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