Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Glen Moray
£75
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Balcones
★ 5.00
£102
| Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Balcones True Blue Cask Strength | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Balcones |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Corn |
| ABV | 58.5% | 65.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £74.5 | £101.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Quick verdict
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £75 vs £102.
For beginners: Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£74.5 vs £101.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (58.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (65.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£101.95 vs £74.5)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Balcones?
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength 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
Only Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Where to buy
Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 (cask 7221) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Balcones True Blue Cask Strength
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange