Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Port Dundas
£121
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Port Dundas |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Grain |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.1% |
| Age | 20 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £120.58 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
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 £121.
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 £120.58)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Port Dundas 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 20 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.1%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.58 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 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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 28 Year Old 1995 (cask 64907) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)