Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela vs Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Bladnoch
★ 5.00
£120
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£97
| Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela | Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Bladnoch | Glen Moray |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.7% | 53.7% |
| Age | 15 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £120 | £96.83 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £97 vs £120.
For beginners: Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£120 vs £96.83)
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£96.83 vs £120)
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 15 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Bladnoch?
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela 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.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Only Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Bladnoch 15 Year Old - Adela
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 22 Year Old 1989 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange