Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskGlen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits
DistilleryFlaming PigGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%57.7%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£40.24£52.84
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Smoke64/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Flaming Pig Black Cask is better value at £40 vs £53.

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 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£52.84 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 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits 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

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolate

Only Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

Fresh FruitMalt Extract

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2007 - North Star Spirits

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