Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Glen Scotia
★ 4.50
£120
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Glen Scotia |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 54.7% |
| Age | 8 yr | 11 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £120 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 is better value at £120 vs £124.
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)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£120 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (4.5 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 Glen?
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023 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
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Glen Scotia 11 Year Old (Lightly Peated White Port Cask Finish) - Campbeltown Malts Festival 2023
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange