Fettercairn 18 Year Old vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Fettercairn 18 Year Old
Fettercairn
£177
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Fettercairn 18 Year Old | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Fettercairn | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46.8% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £176.5 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Fettercairn 18 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Fettercairn 18 Year Old
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 £177.
For beginners: Fettercairn 18 Year Old is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Fettercairn 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£176.5 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 £176.5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Fettercairn?
Fettercairn 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland 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
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