Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Dufftown
£120
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Dufftown |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 50% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £119.79 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) is better value at £120 vs £124.
For beginners: Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) 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 widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £119.79)
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£119.79 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −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 Dufftown?
Dufftown 30 Year Old 1982 Cask 9272 - Old Malt Cask (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
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Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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