Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryGlen GrantMiltonduff
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%63.4%
Age20 yr15 yr
Price£106.37£119.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £120.

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 £119.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (63.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£119.95 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 Miltonduff?

Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

SherriedHoneyToasted

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

VanillaCooked Fruit

Only Miltonduff 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 900365) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

NuttyDried Fruit

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