Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
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
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Roseisle
★ 5.00
£150
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Roseisle |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.5% |
| Age | 20 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £150 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £150.
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
- +More affordable (£106.37 vs £150)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£150 vs £106.37)
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 Roseisle?
Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023) 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 Roseisle 12 Year Old (Special Release 2023)