Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Glen Grant
★ 5.00
£130
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) | 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 | 49.6% | 60.2% |
| Age | 39 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £130.
For beginners: Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (39 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £123.95)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £129.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Grant 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor) 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 39 Year Old - Lonach (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)