Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£120
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Kilchoman
★ 5.00
£77
| Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Kilchoman |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 56.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 6 yr |
| Price | £119.76 | £77 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength is better value at £77 vs £120.
For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 6 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.76 vs £77)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£77 vs £119.76)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Kilchoman?
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength 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
Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Kilchoman 6 Year Old 2010 Original Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange