Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Glen Moray
£54
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Glen Moray |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 10 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £53.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is better value at £54 vs £62.
For beginners: Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £53.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Pros
- +More affordable (£53.95 vs £61.85)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Only Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 11 Year Old 2007 (casks 5836 & 5838) - Benchmark (Murray McDavid)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange