Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Invergordon
★ 4.00
£158
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.2% | 60.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £157.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (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 4.00).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £158.
For beginners: Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (54.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£157.95 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £157.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 30 Year Old 1988 (cask 13575) - Xtra Old Particular (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