Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)
DistilleryGlen GrantInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV52.5%51.9%
Age20 yr28 yr
Price£106.37£123.5
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

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 £124.

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 £123.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 20 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.5 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits) 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

SherriedVanilla

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

Cooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only Invergordon 28 Year Old 1997 (cask 300725) - Cask Masters (Brave New Spirits)

Dried FruitOld WoodNutty

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