Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Allt-á-Bhainne
£130
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Allt-á-Bhainne |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 51.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 25 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £129.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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 £130.
For beginners: Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 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 £129.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (25 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£129.95 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 Allt-á-Bhainne?
Allt-á-Bhainne 25 Year Old 1993 (cask 12267) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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)