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

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryBladnochTormore
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.7%60.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£162.9£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

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

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

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

Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

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).

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).

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)

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

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.

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

Both taste of

ToastedOld Wood

Only Bladnoch 19 Year Old (2022 Release)

SherriedDried FruitHoney

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

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