Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

Glen Moray 30 Year Old 1986 (cask 2307) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s
DistilleryGlen MorayJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV49%40%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£225.09£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is better value at £199 vs £225.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s is more approachable (70/100 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)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£199 vs £225.09)

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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Black Label Extra Special - 1970s 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

VanillaMalt ExtractHoneyToasted

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

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

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