Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) vs Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Talisker
★ 5.00
£299
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tormore
£295
| Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) | Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Talisker | Tormore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 59.4% | 51.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 23 yr |
| Price | £299 | £295.09 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£299 vs £295.09)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£295.09 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (51.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Talisker?
Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018) 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 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - 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.
Tasting notes
Only Talisker 8 Year Old (Special Release 2018)
Only Tormore 23 Year Old 1995 (cask 8221049) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)