Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Glen Scotia
★ 5.00
£120
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Glen Scotia | Tormore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.1% | 60.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £120 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Quick verdict
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 is better value at £120 vs £124.
For beginners: Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£120 vs £123.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.1%) — may need water
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1 suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
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 Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Glen Scotia 12 Year Old - Icons of Campbeltown Release No.1
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange