Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Glen Grant
£140
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Grant | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.2% |
| Age | 19 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £139.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
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 £140.
For beginners: Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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
Both taste of
Only Glen Grant 19 Year Old 1997 (cask 70301 & 70302) - Signatory
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)