Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) vs Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryInchgowerGlen Moray
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51.7%
Age16 yr24 yr
Price£99£86.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke66/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value51/100

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value58/100

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £87 vs £99.

For beginners: Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£99 vs £86.95)

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £99)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 16 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Inchgower?

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

KipperyLeathery

Only Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Old Wood

Where to buy

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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