Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) vs The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)The Antiquary 21 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayThe Antiquary
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49.4%43%
Age23 yr21 yr
Price£119.76£84.9
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 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).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old is better value at £85 vs £120.

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

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 21 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£119.76 vs £84.9)
  • 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)
  • +More affordable (£84.9 vs £119.76)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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 WoodTobaccoNutty

Only Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

Malt ExtractHoney

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SherriedDried Fruit

Where to buy

Glen Moray 23 Year Old 1988 Rare Auld (Duncan Taylor)

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

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