Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Dalmore
£114
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Dalmore | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 20 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £113.77 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
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).
Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is better value at £114 vs £124.
For beginners: Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£113.77 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (20 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −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 £113.77)
Who should buy Dalmore?
Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod) is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Dalmore 20 Year Old 1995 (cask 91121) - Dun Bheagan (Ian Macleod)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)