Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Powers
£195
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Powers |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | United Kingdom |
| Type | Single Malt | Irish |
| ABV | 60.2% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £123.95 | £195 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
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 £195.
For beginners: Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is more approachable (85/100 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 £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 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 Powers?
Powers 2005 Small Batch / 17 Year Old / Exclusive to The Whisky Exchange is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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