Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4
DistilleryTormoreTeeling
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%46%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£123.95£126.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value39/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £127.

For beginners: Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £126.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£126.95 vs £123.95)

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 Teeling?

Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld WoodToasted

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

Malt Extract

Only Teeling 18 Year Old - The Renaissance Series 4

Cooked FruitHoney

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