Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi)
DistilleryTormoreFiley Bay
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%48%
Age8 yr5 yr
Price£123.95£115
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi) is better value at £115 vs £124.

For beginners: Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.95 vs £115)

Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£115 vs £123.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

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 Spirit?

Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi) 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

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Only Spirit of Yorkshire 5 Year Old 2018 (cask 3054) - (Adelphi)

SherriedNuttyHoneyDried Fruit

Explore more