Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet)
£100
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Braeval (AKA Braes of Glenlivet) |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 48.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £99.95)
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −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 Braeval?
Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Braeval 18 Year Old 2001 (cask 13507) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)