Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
★ 5.00
£87
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£113
| Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) | Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Talisker |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.7% | 57.3% |
| Age | 24 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £86.95 | £112.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
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).
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
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)
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 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.
Tasting notes
Only Glen Moray 24 Year Old 1986 Cask 2306 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
Only Talisker 15 Year Old (Special Release 2019)