Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
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
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Benrinnes
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.4% | 51.5% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £120.99 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Quick verdict
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) is better value at £100 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 15 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£120.99 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £120.99)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive) 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
Only Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1989 (cask 5203) - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2006 (cask 15419) - Old Particular Fanatical About Flavour (Douglas Laing) (Master of Malt Exclusive)