Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryEdradourTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.2%60.2%
Age17 yr8 yr
Price£167.66£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

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 £168.

For beginners: Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (55.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£167.66 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 £167.66)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Edradour?

Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%) 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

Both taste of

ToastedVanillaOld Wood

Only Edradour 17 Year Old 1999 - Bordeaux Cask Finish (55.2%)

Fresh FruitCooked Fruit

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

Malt Extract

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