Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Port Dundas
£113
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Port Dundas |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 57.3% |
| Age | 20 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £112.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
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 £113.
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 £112.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£112.5 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 Port?
Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 Port Dundas 25 Year Old 2000 Bourbon Barrel Matured (cask 709478) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)