Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's ChoiceTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlengoyneTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV51%60.2%
Age20 yr8 yr
Price£153.45£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

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 £153.

For beginners: Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£153.45 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 £153.45)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice 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

Old Wood

Only Glengoyne 20 Year Old 1986 Peter's Choice

SherriedDried FruitHoney

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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