Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) 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 (Special Release 2024)
Caol Ila
£100
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Caol Ila | Tormore |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.3% | 60.2% |
| Age | 11 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £99.5 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
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).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is better value at £100 vs £124.
For beginners: Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024)
Pros
- +More affordable (£99.5 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (11 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.3%) — may need water
- −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 £99.5)
Who should buy Caol?
Caol Ila 11 Year Old (Special Release 2024) 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 (Special Release 2024)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)