Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Johnnie Walker Premier

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

Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Johnnie Walker Premier
DistilleryTormoreJohnnie Walker
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV59.1%43%
Age22 yrNAS
Price£165.34£199
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Johnnie Walker Premier

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value25/100

Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Johnnie Walker Premier

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Johnnie Walker Premier is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £165 vs £199.

For beginners: Johnnie Walker Premier is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£165.34 vs £199)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Johnnie Walker Premier

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 £165.34)

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Johnnie?

Johnnie Walker Premier 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

SherriedOld Wood

Only Tormore 22 Year Old 2000 (cask 1252) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Cooked FruitNuttyCitric

Only Johnnie Walker Premier

Dried FruitChocolateTobacco

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