Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail vs Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Strathisla
★ 5.00
£87
Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£119
| Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail | Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Glen Moray |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 52.8% |
| Age | 30 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £87.07 | £118.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is better value at £87 vs £119.
For beginners: Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£87.07 vs £118.5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£118.5 vs £87.07)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail 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 Glen?
Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - 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 Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Only Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Strathisla 30 Year Old Gordon and MacPhail
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 16 Year Old 2007 (cask 7040573) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange