Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Benriach
£133
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £132.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £133.
For beginners: Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£132.95 vs £123.95)
- −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 affordable (£123.95 vs £132.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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
Both taste of
Only Benriach 17 Year Old 2005 (cask 121) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)