Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%45.7%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£86.54£54.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £55 vs £87.

For beginners: Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£86.54 vs £54.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£54.95 vs £86.54)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodVanillaSherried

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

YeastyMalt Extract

Where to buy

Glen Moray 21 Year Old 1991 (cask 9935) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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