Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s
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 Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s
Edradour
£144
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Edradour |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 40% |
| Age | 20 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £144 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s
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 £144.
For beginners: The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 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 £144)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£144 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 Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Edradour 10 Year Old (75cl) - 1980s