Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£143
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 60.2% |
| Age | 30 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £142.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £143.
For beginners: Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£142.95 vs £123.95)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £142.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Tormore?
Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
Only Tormore 30 Year Old 1988 (casks 15598 & 15600) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)