Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Big Peat 10 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Big Peat 10 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayBig Peat
RegionSpeysideIslay
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.7%46%
Age24 yr10 yr
Price£86.95£61.85
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Smoke65/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner50/100
Value81/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Big Peat 10 Year Old is better value at £62 vs £87.

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

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

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£86.95 vs £61.85)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Big Peat 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£61.85 vs £86.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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.

Who should buy Big?

Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.

Tasting notes

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

SherriedDried FruitHoneyOld WoodToasted

Only Big Peat 10 Year Old

SmokeyOilyKipperyVegetative

Where to buy

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

Big Peat 10 Year Old

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