Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)Flaming Pig Black Cask
DistilleryGlen MorayFlaming Pig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60%40%
Age14 yrNAS
Price£64.5£40.24
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £65.

For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (60%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£64.5 vs £40.24)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Flaming?

Flaming Pig Black Cask 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyChocolateToasted

Only Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyVanilla

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Glen Moray 14 Year Old 2011 - Spirit of Scotland (Gordon & MacPhail)

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