Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits
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
Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits
North Star Spirits
£123
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | North Star Spirits |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £122.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits
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 £123.
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 £122.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£122.95 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 Lynch?
Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits 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 Lynch Isle 20 Year Old 2000 - North Star Spirits