Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs William Larue Weller (2009 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
William Larue Weller (2009 Release)
William Larue Weller
£117
| Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | William Larue Weller (2009 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | William Larue Weller |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Bourbon |
| ABV | 52.5% | 67.4% |
| Age | 20 yr | NAS |
| Price | £106.37 | £116.86 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
William Larue Weller (2009 Release)
Glen Grant 20 Year Old 1992 (cask 446106) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
William Larue Weller (2009 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 £117.
For beginners: William Larue Weller (2009 Release) is more approachable (50/100 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 £116.86)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
William Larue Weller (2009 Release)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (67.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£116.86 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 William?
William Larue Weller (2009 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
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