Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)
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
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)
Linkwood
£102
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 57.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £102.4 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory) is better value at £102 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)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 11 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£106.37 vs £102.4)
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.4 vs £106.37)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 11 Year Old 2012 (cask 106) - Cask Strength Collection New Vibrations (Signatory) 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)
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