Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV51.5%48.8%
Age20 yr23 yr
Price£78.45£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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 0.00).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £78 vs £83.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£78.45 vs £82.95)

Cons

  • High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£82.95 vs £78.45)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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.

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

Malt ExtractHoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Fresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 10871) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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

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