Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
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
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Mars
£177
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Mars |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 52% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.37 | £177.17 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
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 £177.
For beginners: Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 is more approachable (60/100 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 £177.17)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£177.17 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 Mars?
Mars Komagatake IPA Cask Finish 2022 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
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