Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Caol Ila
★ 5.00
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Caol Ila |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 59.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 14 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £199.
For beginners: Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.3%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 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 Caol?
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012) 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.
Tasting notes
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Caol Ila 14 Year Old Unpeated (Special Release 2012)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange