Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon
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
Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon
Michter's Distillery
★ 3.30
£171
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Michter's Distillery |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.5% | 47.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £170.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 3.30/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.30).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £171.
For beginners: Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon is more approachable (55/100 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 £170.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£170.95 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (3.3 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 Michter’s?
Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Bourbon character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Michter’s 10 Year Old Bourbon