Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlengoyneTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.2%60.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£199£123.95
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value24/100

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

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

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013

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 4.75).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £199.

For beginners: Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (57.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.8 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 £199)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glengoyne?

Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013 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

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glengoyne 12 Year Old Cask Strength - Pre 2013

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

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