Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
DistilleryTormoreDalmore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle Malt
ABV60.2%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£105
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is better value at £105 vs £124.

For beginners: Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (65/100 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 £105)

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +More affordable (£105 vs £123.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Dalmore?

Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch 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

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

TobaccoLeathery

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