Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice
Tormore
£182
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 55.6% |
| Age | 8 yr | 26 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £181.64 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice
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 £182.
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 affordable (£123.95 vs £181.64)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£181.64 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 Tormore?
Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice