Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£120
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
| Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.4% | 54.7% |
| Age | 23 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £119.76 | £99.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is better value at £100 vs £120.
For beginners: Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£119.76 vs £99.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £119.76)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) 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 Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange