Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
DistilleryTormoreBenriach
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%46%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£123.95£199
Rating5.00/5

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

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

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

Smoke58/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

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 £199.

For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder 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 affordable (£123.95 vs £199)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

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

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£199 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 BenRiach?

BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder 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

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder

SmokeyCooked FruitYeastyHoneyRubbery

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