Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Caol Ila
★ 4.20
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 59.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.20/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.20).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £199.
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 £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017) 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)
Only Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 18 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange