Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973Glenfarclas 30 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayGlenfarclas
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV43%43%
Age30 yr30 yr
Price£499£632.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value8/100

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 is better value at £499 vs £633.

For beginners: Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£499 vs £632.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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 (£632.95 vs £499)

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1973 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 Glenfarclas?

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old 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

Old WoodSherriedDried Fruit

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

ChocolateTobacco

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