Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice vs Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Glen Moray
£132
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Smögen
★ 5.00
£88
| Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice | Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Smögen |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Sweden |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.7% | 61.1% |
| Age | 23 yr | 4 yr |
| Price | £131.9 | £88.05 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Quick verdict
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter is better value at £88 vs £132.
For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 4 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£131.9 vs £88.05)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£88.05 vs £131.9)
Cons
- −High ABV (61.1%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1990 (cask 7628) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old French Quarter 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
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