Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£45
| Flaming Pig Black Cask | Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flaming Pig | Glen Moray |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 53.2% |
| Age | NAS | 6 yr |
| Price | £40.24 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £45.
For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (53.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £40.24)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Flaming?
Flaming Pig Black Cask 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 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (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
Only Flaming Pig Black Cask
Only Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Moray 6 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange