Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLoch LomondTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%60.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£150£123.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner60/100
Value27/100

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

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

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

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 4.00).

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

For beginners: Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015 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 Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

Inchmurrin 18 Year Old - Pre 2015

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