Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)
DistilleryTormoreMaster of Malt
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%40%
Age8 yr30 yr
Price£123.95£199.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £200.

For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) 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

Both taste of

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

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