Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
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
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£115
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 51.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £114.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £115.
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
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £114.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£114.95 vs £106.37)
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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Ledaig 15 Year Old 2009 Uitvlugt Rum Barrel Finnish - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)