Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky vs Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside WhiskyGlenfarclas 30 Year Old
DistilleryGlen MorayGlenfarclas
RegionSpeyside
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%43%
AgeNAS30 yr
Price£730£632.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness67/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

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

Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Glenfarclas 30 Year Old is better value at £633 vs £730.

For beginners: Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£730 vs £632.95)
  • 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 affordable (£632.95 vs £730)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky 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.

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

ChocolateSherried

Only Glen Moray Mastery 120th Anniversary Speyside Whisky

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Glenfarclas 30 Year Old

Dried FruitOld WoodTobacco

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