Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Tullibardine
★ 5.00
£155
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Tullibardine |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 52.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £155 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £155.
For beginners: Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £155)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£155 vs £123.95)
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 Tullibardine?
Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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
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Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)