Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04
DistilleryTormoreGlenfiddich
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%47.8%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£123.95£114.5
Rating5.00/54.00/5

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

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

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04

Smoke0/100
Sweetness78/100
Beginner70/100
Value35/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04 is better value at £115 vs £124.

For beginners: Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.95 vs £114.5)

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£114.5 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 Glenfiddich?

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld Wood

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

Malt ExtractToasted

Only Glenfiddich 18 Year Old Perpetual Collection - Vat 04

SherriedHoney

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