Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Duncan Taylor
£122
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Duncan Taylor |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 54.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £121.66 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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 £122.
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 £121.66)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 18 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£121.66 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 Mortlach?
Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Mortlach 18 Year Old 1995 (cask 797051) The Octave (Duncan Taylor)