Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) vs Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Moray
£88

Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pulteney
★ 5.00
£69
| Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) | Old Pulteney 16 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Moray | Pulteney |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 46% |
| Age | 25 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £87.51 | £68.5 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Quick verdict
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is better value at £69 vs £88.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 16 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 16 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£87.51 vs £68.5)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor) 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.
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Only Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Where to buy
Glen Moray 25 Year Old 1986 - Dimensions (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Old Pulteney 16 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange