Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlen MorayTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV52.1%60.2%
Age26 yr8 yr
Price£154.88£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

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 £155.

For beginners: Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£154.88 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 £154.88)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glen?

Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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

VanillaToasted

Only Glen Moray 26 Year Old 1987 (cask 707861) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)

SherriedHoneyDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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