Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

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

Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
DistilleryTormoreJura
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV49.1%47%
Age33 yr22 yr
Price£430£299
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness71/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner45/100
Value17/100

Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is better value at £299 vs £430.

For beginners: Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 22 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£430 vs £299)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£299 vs £430)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Who should buy Jura?

Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Tormore 33 Year Old 1988 - Old & Rare Platinum (Hunter Laing)

VanillaHoneySherriedMalt Extract

Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road

Dried FruitSmokeyToasted

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