Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)
DistilleryGlen MoraySpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55%50.3%
Age17 yr12 yr
Price£79.99£57.55
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness45/100
Beginner50/100
Value87/100

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) is better value at £58 vs £80.

For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 12 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£79.99 vs £57.55)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£57.55 vs £79.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (50.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - 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 Springbank?

Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release) 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 Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaOld WoodNutty

Only Springbank 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Batch 7 (2013 Release)

SherriedOilyLeatheryTobaccoToasted

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