Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen GrantLongmorn
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%51.8%
Age20 yr26 yr
Price£106.37£107
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

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value37/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £107.

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 £107)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 20 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£107 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 Longmorn?

Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (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

SherriedHoneyToasted

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

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Longmorn 26 Year Old 1990 (cask 8623) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Old WoodLeathery

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