Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

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

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s
DistilleryGlen GrantTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV52.5%43%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£106.37£144
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value35/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £106 vs £144.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew 1l - 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
  • +More affordable (£106.37 vs £144)

Cons

  • High ABV (52.5%) — may need water

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£144 vs £106.37)

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 Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoneyToasted

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

SherriedCooked Fruit

Only Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

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