Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - 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
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
St. Magdalene
★ 5.00
£125
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | St. Magdalene |
| Region | Speyside | Lowland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 57.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 28 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £125.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £125.
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
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £125.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.45 vs £123.95)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
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 Linlithgow?
Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Linlithgow 28 Year Old 1982 (cask 2206) - Mackillop's Choice