The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Moray
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%49.4%
Age21 yr23 yr
Price£84.9£119.76
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £119.76)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.76 vs £84.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodTobaccoNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoney

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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