Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - 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.

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMortlachTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV58.1%60.2%
Age22 yr8 yr
Price£159.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - 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 £160.

For beginners: Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (22 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£159.95 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 £159.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Mortlach 22 Year Old 1998 (cask 14424) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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