Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryCaol IlaTormore
RegionIslaySpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV59.1%60.2%
Age11 yr8 yr
Price£149.99£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner25/100
Value0/100

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

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

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

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 £150.

For beginners: Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (59.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.99 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 £149.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Caol?

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky) 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 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 Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

SmokeySherriedOily

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

Where to buy

Caol Ila 11 Year Old 2010 - Artist Collective 6.8 (La Maison du Whisky)

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

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