Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.3%48.8%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£71.65£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £72 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£71.65 vs £82.95)
  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £71.65)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Where to buy

Glen Moray 27 Year Old 1983 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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