Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Highland Park
★ 3.85
£129
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tormore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £128.66 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 3.85/5 | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
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 3.85).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £129.
For beginners: Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£128.66 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.8 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 £128.66)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Highland Park 18 Year Old - Viking Pride
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)