Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
North British
£167
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £166.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £167.
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 £166.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (50.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£166.5 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 North?
North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only North British 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 12538) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)