Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Benrinnes
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Benrinnes |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 62.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 15 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
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 £199.
For beginners: Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (15 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (62.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society) 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
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Benrinnes 15 Year Old 2000 (cask 36.117) - (The Scotch Malt Whisky Society)