Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden SpiritsBlended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
Region
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV53.9%48.8%
Age10 yr23 yr
Price£85.49£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £85.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£85.49 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £85.49)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 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 Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyVanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits

Fresh Fruit

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodMalt Extract

Where to buy

Glen Moray 10 Year Old 2012 (cask GLM1223) - Hidden Spirits

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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