BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Benriach
£199
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £199 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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 £199.
For beginners: BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
- −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 affordable (£123.95 vs £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy BenRiach?
BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 BenRiach 18 Year Old Dunder
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)