Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) vs Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)
DistilleryBalblairGlen Moray
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%50%
Age17 yr15 yr
Price£68.12£65.95
Rating5.00/5

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value73/100

Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £66 vs £68.

For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£68.12 vs £65.95)

Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£65.95 vs £68.12)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Balblair?

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) 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 Glen?

Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) 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

ToastedHoney

Only Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

SherriedVanilla

Only Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Malt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)

Glen Moray 15 Year Old 2007 (cask 17592) - Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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