Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) vs The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Glen Moray
£57
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Glenturret
★ 5.00
£48
| Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) | The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Glenturret |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59% | 50% |
| Age | 13 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £56.54 | £48.42 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Quick verdict
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is better value at £48 vs £57.
For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£56.54 vs £48.42)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff) 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.
Who should buy The?
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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
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Only Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
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Where to buy
Glen Moray 13 Year Old (cask CM266) - The Golden Cask (House of Macduff)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange