Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Release
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
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Release
Maker's Mark
£145
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Release | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Maker's Mark |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.37 | £145 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Release
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Release
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 2025 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 £145)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2025 Release
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145 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 2025 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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