Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

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

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)
DistilleryArdmoreGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.9%50%
Age13 yr15 yr
Price£44.95£34.95
Rating5.00/5

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner40/100
Value100/100

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is better value at £35 vs £45.

For beginners: Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

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

Cons

  • High ABV (58.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.95)

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.95 vs £44.95)
  • +Longer maturation (15 vs 13 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Ardlair?

Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Honey

Only Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)

SherriedDried FruitNuttyVanilla

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