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)
Ardmore
★ 5.00
£45
Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)
Glen Moray
£35
| Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Ardmore | Glen Moray |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.9% | 50% |
| Age | 13 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £44.95 | £34.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)
Ardlair 13 Year Old 2009 Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Moray 15 Year Old - Periodical (North Star Spirits)
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
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