Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Glenrothes
£146
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glenrothes | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £145.58 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
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 £146.
For beginners: Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£145.58 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 £145.58)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Glenrothes?
Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) 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
Only Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)
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