Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV
Egan's
£175
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Egan's | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £175 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV
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).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £175.
For beginners: Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£175 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 £175)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Egan's?
Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Only Egan's 18 Year Old Legacy Reserve IV
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)