Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Glen Garioch
£195
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Garioch | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 49.3% | 60.2% |
| Age | 27 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £194.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
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 £195.
For beginners: Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (27 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£194.95 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 £194.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
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
Only Glen Garioch 27 Year Old 1998 (Thompson Bros.)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)