Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Lagavulin
★ 4.17
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Lagavulin |
| Region | Speyside | Islay |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 56.5% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.17/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.17).
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
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£123.95 vs £199)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.2 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 Lagavulin?
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019) 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 Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Lagavulin 12 Year Old (Special Release 2019)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange