Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
DistilleryTormoreLoch Lomond
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%62.4%
Age8 yr9 yr
Price£123.95£120
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Smoke68/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner20/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) is better value at £120 vs £124.

For beginners: Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 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 £120)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
  • 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 Inchmoan?

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

SmokeyOilyMedicinalLeathery

Where to buy

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

Inchmoan 9 Year Old 2015 (cask 135.61) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)

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