Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask SeriesTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryAultmoreTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%60.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£104.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

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

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series is better value at £105 vs £124.

For beginners: Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

Pros

  • +More affordable (£104.95 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 £104.95)

Who should buy Aultmore?

Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

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.

Tasting notes

Only Aultmore 11 Year Old - Exceptional Cask Series

SherriedCooked FruitFresh FruitHoney

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

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