Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - 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
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£135
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Signatory |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 55.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £134.9 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - 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 £135.
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 £134.9)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.9 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 Secret?
Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - 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 Secret Orkney 17 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17/A63 #16) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)