Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The E&K 5 Year Old
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 E&K 5 Year Old
Adelphi
★ 2.43
£125
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The E&K 5 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Adelphi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 57.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 5 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 2.43/5 |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The E&K 5 Year Old
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The E&K 5 Year Old
Quick verdict
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is rated higher (5.00 vs 2.43).
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £125.
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 £124.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 5 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
The E&K 5 Year Old
Pros
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (57.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 vs £106.37)
- −Lower community rating (2.4 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 E&K 5 Year Old 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
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only The E&K 5 Year Old