Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
DistilleryTormoreDalmore
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%46%
Age8 yr20 yr
Price£123.95£113.77
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness65/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £114 vs £124.

For beginners: Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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 £113.77)

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£113.77 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (20 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 Dalmore?

Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) 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)

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyLeathery

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