Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium MaltTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenmorangieTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%60.2%
Age12 yr8 yr
Price£150£123.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value33/100

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

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

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £150.

For beginners: Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £123.95)

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenmorangie?

Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt 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

Both taste of

VanillaMalt ExtractToasted

Only Glenmorangie 12 Year Old - Millennium Malt

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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