Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Bowmore
£100
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Bowmore |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 40% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £99.99 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 is more approachable (65/100 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 £99.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£99.99 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
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 Bowmore?
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Tasting notes
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Bowmore 12 Years Old - Open Day 2010
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange