Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tormore
£295
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tomintoul
★ 5.00
£224
| Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Tomintoul |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.4% | 53.9% |
| Age | 23 yr | 31 yr |
| Price | £295.09 | £223.7 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Quick verdict
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask is better value at £224 vs £295.
For beginners: Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£295.09 vs £223.7)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£223.7 vs £295.09)
- +Longer maturation (31 vs 23 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.9%) — may need water
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask 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
Both taste of
Only Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tomintoul 1981 (cask 5985) - Vintage Single Cask