Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs J.J. Corry Anfa

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)J.J. Corry Anfa
DistilleryGlen GrantJ.J. Corry
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.5%50%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£106.37£149.95
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

J.J. Corry Anfa

Smoke0/100
Sweetness54/100
Beginner55/100
Value27/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.J. Corry Anfa

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.

For beginners: J.J. Corry Anfa is more approachable (55/100 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 £149.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

J.J. Corry Anfa

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • More expensive (£149.95 vs £106.37)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 J.J.?

J.J. Corry Anfa suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Cooked FruitHoneyToasted

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

SherriedVanilla

Only J.J. Corry Anfa

Malt ExtractCitric

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