Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994
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
Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994
Old Perth
£147
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Old Perth |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 44.9% |
| Age | 20 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £146.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994
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 £147.
For beginners: Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994 is more approachable (60/100 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 £146.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£146.95 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 Old?
Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Old Perth 23 Year Old 1994