Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.8%54%
Age30 yr20 yr
Price£79.95£123.08
Rating5.00/5

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner80/100
Value63/100

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £80 vs £123.

For beginners: Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

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

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.08 vs £79.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

Only Blended Grain Whisky 30 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyVanilla

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

NuttyMalt Extract

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