Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) vs Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

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

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve
DistilleryGlen MorayGlenfiddich
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50.1%40%
Age26 yr12 yr
Price£176.65£199
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) is better value at £177 vs £199.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£176.65 vs £199)
  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 12 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 vs £176.65)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing) 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

HoneyToasted

Only Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1995 (cask 19134) - The First Editions (Hunter Laing)

Old WoodNuttyDried Fruit

Only Glenfiddich 12 Year Old - Toasted Oak Reserve

VanillaMalt ExtractNew Wood

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