Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - 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.
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Signatory
£146
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Signatory | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 55% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £146.22 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - 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 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: Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£146.22 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 £146.22)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Secret?
Secret Orkney 18 Year Old 2005 (cask DRU17 A63 #29) - Cask Strength Collection (Signatory) 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
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