Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - 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 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBenriachTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.7%60.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£149.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

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 £150.

For beginners: Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.95 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 £149.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Benriach?

Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 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

Old Wood

Only Benriach 22 Year Old 1999 (cask 29257) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNutty

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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