Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryMaster of MaltGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%49%
Age40 yr30 yr
Price£286.95£225.09
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value17/100

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is better value at £225 vs £287.

For beginners: Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (40 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£286.95 vs £225.09)

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£225.09 vs £286.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToastedOld Wood

Only Master of Malt 40 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Dried FruitSherried

Only Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt Extract

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