Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) vs The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)The Epicurean Glasgow Edition
DistilleryGlen MorayThe Epicurean
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV55.8%58.6%
Age17 yrNAS
Price£66.05£47.89
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner30/100
Value100/100

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition is better value at £48 vs £66.

For beginners: Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.8%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£66.05 vs £47.89)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£47.89 vs £66.05)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.6%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead) 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 Epicurean Glasgow Edition 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

Toasted

Only Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

SmokeySherriedChocolate

Where to buy

Glen Moray 17 Year Old 1998 - Small Batch (WM Cadenhead)

The Epicurean Glasgow Edition

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