Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)
DistilleryTormoreBladnoch
RegionSpeysideLowland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%46.7%
Age8 yr19 yr
Price£123.95£162.9
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

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 £163.

For beginners: Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) 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)
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £162.9)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£162.9 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 Bladnoch?

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Lowland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodToasted

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedDried FruitHoney

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