Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish vs Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Glen Moray
★ 4.50
£230
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Balvenie
★ 5.00
£275
| Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish | Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Balvenie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 40% |
| Age | 25 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £229.74 | £275 |
| Rating | 4.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Quick verdict
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish is better value at £230 vs £275.
For beginners: Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£229.74 vs £275)
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£275 vs £229.74)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish 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 Balvenie?
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Where to buy
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1988 Port Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balvenie Founder's Reserve - Cognac Bottle 75cl
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange