Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (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
North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
North British
£156
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | North British |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 55.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 32 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £156.31 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (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 £156.
For beginners: North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 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 £156.31)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (32 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£156.31 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 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only North British 32 Year Old 1978 Cask 38476 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)