Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryGlen GrantLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%54%
Age20 yr20 yr
Price£106.37£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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 £150.

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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 Longmorn 20 Year Old 1984 (cask 2748) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Old WoodNutty

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