Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bushmills 21 Year Old

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Bushmills 21 Year Old
DistilleryTormoreBushmills
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%40%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£123.95£149.5
Rating5.00/54.56/5

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

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

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner70/100
Value30/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bushmills 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.56).

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

For beginners: Bushmills 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 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 £149.5)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Bushmills 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£149.5 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.6 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 Bushmills?

Bushmills 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Bushmills 21 Year Old

SherriedHoneyCooked FruitNutty

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