Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Scapegrace
★ 4.00
£100
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Scapegrace |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 57% |
| Age | 8 yr | NAS |
| Price | £123.95 | £99.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.00/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £99.95)
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.95 vs £123.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 Scapegrace?
Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask 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 Scapegrace Ephemeral (cask RP9) - New Zealand Pinot Noir Cask