Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box vs J.J. Corry The Sonas

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation boxJ.J. Corry The Sonas
DistilleryGlen MorayJ.J. Corry
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV53.7%50%
Age20 yrNAS
Price£68.95£62.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Smoke0/100
Sweetness70/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

J.J. Corry The Sonas

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner75/100
Value79/100

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

J.J. Corry The Sonas

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.J. Corry The Sonas is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.J. Corry The Sonas is better value at £63 vs £69.

For beginners: J.J. Corry The Sonas is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£68.95 vs £62.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

J.J. Corry The Sonas

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box 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 J.J.?

J.J. Corry The Sonas is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1990 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) - water damage to bottom of presentation box

Old WoodCitric

Only J.J. Corry The Sonas

HoneyOily

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