Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Linkwood
£135
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Linkwood |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 53.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £134.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
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 £135.
For beginners: Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 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 £134.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£134.5 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 Linkwood?
Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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 Linkwood 15 Year Old 2009 (cask 22605907) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)