Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenrothesTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.9%60.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£145.58£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

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 0.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £146.

For beginners: Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£145.58 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 £145.58)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Glenrothes?

Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing) 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

Old Wood

Only Glenrothes 18 Year Old 2005 (cask 18283) - Old Particular The Midnight Series (Douglas Laing)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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