BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Benriach
★ 4.75
£150
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 22 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £150 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 4.75/5 | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £150.
For beginners: BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£150 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £150)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish 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 Tormore?
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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.
Tasting notes
Only BenRiach 22 Year Old Moscatel Wood Finish
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)