Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) vs Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

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

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryFiley BayTeaninich
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%47.5%
AgeNAS11 yr
Price£72.25£60.95
Rating4.86/5

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value67/100

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is rated higher (4.86 vs 0.00).

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £61 vs £72.

For beginners: Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (4.9/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£72.25 vs £60.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£60.95 vs £72.25)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 4.9)

Who should buy Filey?

Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4) 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.

Who should buy Teaninch?

Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only Filey Bay Moscatel Finish (Batch 4)

Cooked FruitHoneyVanillaFresh FruitCitric

Only Teaninch 11 Year Old 2010 - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SherriedToastedSmokeyMalt ExtractDried Fruit

Explore more