Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1

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

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1
DistilleryThat Boutique-y Whisky CompanyGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV48.8%59.8%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£82.95£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £85.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £84.9)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1 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

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Old WoodHoneyVanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitLeathery

Where to buy

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Glen Moray 8 Year Old 2015 Rioja Matured - Warehouse 1

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