Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IVTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryEgan'sTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryIrelandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%60.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£175£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV

Smoke0/100
Sweetness51/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV

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 £175.

For beginners: Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£175 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 £175)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Egan's?

Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

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

Only Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV

SherriedFresh FruitFragantHoney

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

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