Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Black Gate
★ 4.00
£130
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Black Gate | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Australia | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 3 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £129.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
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 4.00).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £130.
For beginners: Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£129.95 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £129.95)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 3 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Black?
Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (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 Single Malt 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 Black Gate 3 Year Old - Batch 1 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)