Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old
Kurayoshi
★ 4.57
£191
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Kurayoshi |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £190.94 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.57/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.57).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £191.
For beginners: The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 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 £190.94)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£190.94 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.6 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 The?
The Kurayoshi 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.
Tasting notes
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Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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