Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - 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.
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Glenlossie
£102
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenlossie | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51% | 60.2% |
| Age | 19 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £102.29 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
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).
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £102 vs £124.
For beginners: Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£102.29 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51%) — may need water
- −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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £102.29)
Who should buy Glenlossie?
Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - 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
Only Glenlossie 19 Year Old 1992 - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)