Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
DistilleryTormoreAlistair Walker
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%52%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£123.95£125.57
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

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 £126.

For beginners: Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (45/100 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 £125.57)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (52%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125.57 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 Orkney?

Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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

VanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)

SherriedHoneyCooked Fruit

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