Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)
DistilleryTormoreInvergordon
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltGrain
ABV60.2%48.9%
Age8 yr33 yr
Price£123.95£155.93
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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 £156.

For beginners: Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (55/100 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 £155.93)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£155.93 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 Invergordon?

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractOld Wood

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

VanillaToasted

Only Invergordon 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 8160) - Vintage Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

CitricSandy

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