Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Ian Macleod
£142
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Ian Macleod |
| Region | Speyside | Other Scotch |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 56.7% |
| Age | 20 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £142.2 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
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 £142.
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 £142.2)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£142.2 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 The?
The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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 The Cigar Malt 20 Year Old 1997 (cask 5252) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)