Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

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

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
DistilleryGlen MorayWhistlePig
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV54%43%
Age20 yr12 yr
Price£123.08£124
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness37/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner85/100
Value40/100

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £123 vs £124.

For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£123.08 vs £124)
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 12 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£124 vs £123.08)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (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 WhistlePig?

WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World 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.

Tasting notes

Only Glen Moray 20 Year Old 1991 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

ToastedNuttyOld WoodMalt Extract

Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World

SherriedDried FruitHoneyVanilla

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