Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Redbreast
★ 4.57
£139
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Redbreast |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Pot Still |
| ABV | 52.5% | 60.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £139 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.57/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £139.
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 £139)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 Redbreast?
Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Redbreast 16 Year Old 2001 Single Cask (Master of Malt)