Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Longrow 18 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124

Longrow 18 Year Old
Springbank
★ 4.44
£115
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Longrow 18 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Springbank |
| Region | Speyside | Campbeltown |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £115 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.44/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Longrow 18 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Longrow 18 Year Old
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.44).
Longrow 18 Year Old is better value at £115 vs £124.
For beginners: Longrow 18 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 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 £115)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Longrow 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£115 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 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 Longrow?
Longrow 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
Tasting notes
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Longrow 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange