Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£121
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Cardhu
★ 5.00
£84
| Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Cardhu |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 56% |
| Age | 24 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £120.99 | £83.9 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Quick verdict
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) is better value at £84 vs £121.
For beginners: Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (24 vs 11 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.99 vs £83.9)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£83.9 vs £120.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (56%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Who should buy Cardhu?
Cardhu 11 Year Old (Special Release 2020) 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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