Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
GlenAllachie
£127
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | GlenAllachie |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| Age | 8 yr | 13 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £127 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
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 £127.
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £127)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique
Pros
- +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (59.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£127 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 GlenAllachie?
GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique 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
Both taste of
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Only GlenAllachie 13 Year Old 2009 (cask 3712) - Sauternes Barrique