The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Antiquary 21 Year OldGlen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryGlen Moray
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%55%
Age21 yr17 yr
Price£84.9£79.99
Rating5.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £80 vs £85.

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)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.99)

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.99 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • 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 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (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

Old WoodNutty

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Where to buy

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

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