Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Flaming Pig Black CaskGlen Moray 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryFlaming PigGlen Moray
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV40%58%
AgeNAS9 yr
Price£40.24£58.99
Rating5.00/5

Flaming Pig Black Cask

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

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £59.

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 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (58%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£58.99 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 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaHoney

Only Flaming Pig Black Cask

SmokeyChocolateToasted

Only Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

New WoodMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Where to buy

Flaming Pig Black Cask

Glen Moray 9 Year Old 2011 (cask 2358) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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