Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tobermory 21 Year Old

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tobermory 21 Year Old
DistilleryTormoreTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%46.3%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£123.95£153.5
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tobermory 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner55/100
Value33/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £154.

For beginners: Tobermory 21 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £153.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Tobermory 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£153.5 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Tobermory 21 Year Old

SherriedDried FruitChocolateTobacco

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