Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)
DistilleryTormoreDrinks by the Dram
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.2%48.2%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£134.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

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 £135.

For beginners: Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) is more approachable (40/100 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 £134.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 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 Peaty?

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

SmokeyLeathery

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