Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTormoreTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%60.2%
Age29 yr8 yr
Price£119.57£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

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 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is better value at £120 vs £124.

For beginners: Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£119.57 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (29 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • 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 £119.57)

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

Only Tormore 29 Year Old 1988 (cask 15243) - The Old Malt Cask (Hunter Laing)

SherriedCooked FruitChocolateDried Fruit

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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