Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£140
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 57.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 30 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £139.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £140.
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
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £139.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 30 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£139.95 vs £123.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 30 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.
Tasting notes
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Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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