Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
DistilleryGlen MorayInchgower
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51.7%50%
Age24 yr16 yr
Price£86.95£99
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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Smoke66/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner50/100
Value51/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £87 vs £99.

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

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£86.95 vs £99)
  • +Longer maturation (24 vs 16 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£99 vs £86.95)

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 Inchgower?

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedDried FruitHoneyToasted

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

Old Wood

Only Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

KipperyLeathery

Where to buy

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

Inchgower 16 Years Old 1995 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)

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