Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Glen Garioch
£103
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.2% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £102.86 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
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 0.00).
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) is better value at £103 vs £124.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£102.86 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £102.86)
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 18 Year Old 1998 (cask 3740) (Adelphi) 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 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
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