Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.9%43%
Age16 yr21 yr
Price£127.5£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £128.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£127.5 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £127.5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedOld Wood

Only Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

HoneyToastedVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Dried FruitTobaccoNutty

Where to buy

Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2008 (cask 7041249) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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