Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s
DistilleryTormoreTullamore D.E.W.
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV60.2%43%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£144
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value35/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £144.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £144)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£144 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 Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

Old Wood

Only Tullamore Dew 1l - 1980s

HoneyFresh Fruit

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