Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
DistilleryGlen MorayTyrconnell
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age11 yr10 yr
Price£53.95£67.63
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner65/100
Value74/100

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £54 vs £68.

For beginners: Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£53.95 vs £67.63)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£67.63 vs £53.95)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) 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 Tyrconnell?

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Toasted

Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

VanillaHoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

Where to buy

Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)

Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish

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