Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV55%43%
Age17 yr21 yr
Price£79.99£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £80 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£79.99 vs £84.9)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 17 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £79.99)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (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.

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodNutty

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoneyVanilla

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

Where to buy

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1994 - Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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