Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - 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.

Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlendullanTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.2%60.2%
Age25 yr8 yr
Price£169.67£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - 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 £170.

For beginners: Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£169.67 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 £169.67)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glendullan?

Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Glendullan 25 Year Old 1993 (batch 18/081) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Toasted

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