Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)
DistilleryTormoreGlen Spey
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%60.7%
Age8 yr23 yr
Price£123.95£124.75
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £125.

For beginners: Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

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 £124.75)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£124.75 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glen Spey 23 Year Old 1994 (cask 2137) - Celebration of the Cask (Càrn Mòr)

HoneyDried Fruit

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