Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Deanston 20 Year Old
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Deanston 20 Year Old
Deanston
★ 5.00
£98
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Deanston 20 Year Old | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Deanston |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 55.3% |
| Age | 8 yr | 20 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £97.76 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 20 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Deanston 20 Year Old
Quick verdict
Deanston 20 Year Old is better value at £98 vs £124.
For beginners: Deanston 20 Year Old is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £97.76)
Deanston 20 Year Old
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£97.76 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (55.3%) — may need water
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 Deanston?
Deanston 20 Year Old 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 Deanston 20 Year Old