Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich
DistilleryGlen GrantMiyagikyo
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%55%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£106.37£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

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 £150.

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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 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 Miyagikyo?

Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich 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

Honey

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

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitToasted

Only Miyagikyo Fruity & Rich

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractFragant

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