Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
DistilleryGlen GrantMortlach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.5%51.6%
Age20 yr24 yr
Price£106.37£106.54
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness43/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

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 £107.

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 £106.54)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 20 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£106.54 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 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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

SherriedToasted

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

VanillaCooked FruitHoney

Only Mortlach 24 Year Old 1990 (cask 6075) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)

Dried FruitNutty

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