Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release
DistilleryGlen GrantMaker's Mark
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV52.5%59.7%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£106.37£144.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

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 £145.

For beginners: Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release is more approachable (50/100 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 £144.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£144.95 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 Maker's?

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedVanillaHoneyToasted

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

Cooked Fruit

Only Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

New Wood

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