Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)
DistilleryTormoreIan Macleod
RegionSpeysideOther Scotch
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%59%
Age8 yr14 yr
Price£123.95£174.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

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 £175.

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 £174.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£174.95 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 The?

The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod) 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

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only The Cigar Malt 14 Year Old 2006 (cask 6175) - Chieftain's (Ian Macleod)

SherriedDried FruitTobacco

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