Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Glengoyne
★ 4.75
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Glengoyne |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 57.2% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.75/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £199.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Pros
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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 Glengoyne?
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 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
Both taste of
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange