Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV45.7%53.6%
Age8 yr12 yr
Price£54.95£50.82
Rating5.00/5

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner65/100
Value91/100

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

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

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) is better value at £51 vs £55.

For beginners: Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£54.95 vs £50.82)

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£50.82 vs £54.95)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (53.6%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Single?

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 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 Single Malt character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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

Malt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Yeasty

Only Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

Vanilla

Where to buy

Single Malt Irish Whiskey 8 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Glen Moray 12 Year Old 2007 (cask CM258) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)

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