Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Ledaig 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tobermory
£120
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Ledaig 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 59.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 19 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £119.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ledaig 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Ledaig 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 £120.
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 £119.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 19 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Ledaig 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£119.95 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 Ledaig?
Ledaig 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 19 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)