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)Longrow 18 Year Old
DistilleryTormoreSpringbank
RegionSpeysideCampbeltown
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%46%
Age8 yr18 yr
Price£123.95£115
Rating5.00/54.44/5

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

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

Longrow 18 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner50/100
Value39/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Longrow 18 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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)

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Longrow 18 Year Old

SmokeyLeatheryDried FruitOily

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

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