Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
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 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Caol Ila
£100
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 57.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £99.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is more approachable (40/100 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 £99.5)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.5 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −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 Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) 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 Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)