Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTormoreAberfeldy
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%48.9%
Age8 yr21 yr
Price£123.95£148.95
Rating5.00/5

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

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

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 £149.

For beginners: Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) 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 £148.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£148.95 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 Aberfeldy?

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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

Old Wood

Only Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyFresh Fruit

Where to buy

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

Aberfeldy 21 Year Old - Batch 2 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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