Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTormoreTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%47%
Age8 yr23 yr
Price£123.95£114.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness0/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) is better value at £115 vs £124.

For beginners: Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) 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 £114.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£114.95 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams

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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Tobermory 23 Year Old 1995 (Master of Malt)

LeatherySmokeyHay-like

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