Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage 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 18 Year Old - Elgin HeritageBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV47.2%48.8%
Age18 yr23 yr
Price£90.5£82.95
Rating4.09/55.00/5

Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value45/100

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

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

Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

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 4.09).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £91.

For beginners: Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

Pros

  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£90.5 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.1 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 affordable (£82.95 vs £90.5)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 18 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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

VanillaHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

Fresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

Glen Moray 18 Year Old - Elgin Heritage

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

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