Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky
DistilleryTormoreIchiro's
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV60.2%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £150.

For beginners: Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Ichiro's?

Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractToasted

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

VanillaOld Wood

Only Ichiro's Malt Double Distilleries 2021 (Chichibu x Komagatake) Blended Whisky

Fresh Fruit

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