Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
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
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Old Rip Van Winkle
★ 4.75
£175
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Old Rip Van Winkle |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.5% | 53.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £175 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £175.
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 £175)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£175 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Pappy?
Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old 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 Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve Bourbon 15 Year Old