Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)
DistilleryGlen GrantThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV52.5%54.5%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£106.37£121.74
Rating5.00/5

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value47/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £122.

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 £121.74)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£121.74 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 Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd) 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)

SherriedVanillaCooked FruitHoneyToasted

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery 2019 (bottled 2023) (cask 21) - Collective #1: The Pioneers (Berry Bros. & Rudd)

Fresh FruitYeastyVegetativeMalt Extract

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