Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release)
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 Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release)
Glenturret
£145
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52.5% | 50.8% |
| Age | 20 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £106.37 | £145 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release)
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 £145.
For beginners: The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release) is more approachable (60/100 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 £145)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
Cons
- −High ABV (50.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145 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 Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only The Glenturret 15 Year Old (2023 Release)