Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Oban
£135
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Oban | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 58% | 60.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £134.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
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).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £135.
For beginners: Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (58%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.95 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 £134.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Oban?
Oban 11 Year Old (Special Release 2023) 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
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