Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox
DistilleryTormoreBlackwater
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeSingle MaltIrish
ABV60.2%40%
Age8 yrNAS
Price£123.95£93.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner75/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is better value at £94 vs £124.

For beginners: Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.95 vs £93.95)

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£93.95 vs £123.95)

Cons

  • 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 Blackwater?

Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt Extract

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

VanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Blackwater Irish Whisky Five Grain Planxty Wilcox

YeastyCooked Mash

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