Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) vs Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryTaliskerGlen Moray
RegionIslandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.3%51.7%
Age15 yr24 yr
Price£112.5£86.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness90/100
Beginner40/100
Value44/100

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value58/100

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £87 vs £113.

For beginners: Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£112.5 vs £86.95)

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £112.5)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 15 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Talisker?

Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)

SmokeyVanillaMedicinal

Only Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld WoodToasted

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