Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - 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)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Glen Elgin
£131
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Glen Elgin |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 53.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £130.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
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 £131.
For beginners: Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (45/100 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 £130.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (53.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£130.95 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 Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Glen Elgin 22 Year Old 1995 (cask 3208) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)