Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release
DistilleryTormoreMaker's Mark
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV60.2%59.7%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£144.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £145.

For beginners: Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release is more approachable (50/100 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 £144.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (59.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£144.95 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 Maker's?

Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Maker's Mark Cellar Aged 2024 Release

HoneyNew WoodSherried

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