Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryGlen MorayGlenturret
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49%47.7%
Age30 yr35 yr
Price£225.09£199.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner55/100
Value25/100

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £200 vs £225.

For beginners: Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£225.09 vs £199.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199.95 vs £225.09)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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 Glenturret?

Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

Only Glenturret 35 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Dried FruitSherriedNuttyTobacco

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