Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Scapa
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Scapa |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 54.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
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: Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 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
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 Scapa?
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Tasting notes
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice