Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124

Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Port Askaig
£125
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Port Askaig |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 50.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £124.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
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 £125.
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 £124.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (50.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£124.95 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 Port?
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023 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
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Port Askaig 17 Year Old Limited Edition 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange