Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits
DistilleryTormoreMaker's Mark
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV60.2%55.7%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£150
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits

Smoke0/100
Sweetness69/100
Beginner50/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £150.

For beginners: Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits 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)
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness

Cons

  • High ABV (55.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£150 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 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 Maker's?

Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaOld WoodToasted

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

Malt Extract

Only Maker's Mark Private Selection - Bourbon Street Wine & Spirits

ChocolateHoney

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