Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLoch LomondTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.3%60.2%
Age23 yr8 yr
Price£149.96£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

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 £150.

For beginners: Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (23 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£149.96 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 £149.96)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Inchmurrin?

Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray) 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 WoodToasted

Only Inchmurrin 23 Year Old 1996 (cask 29) - Cask Collection (A.D. Rattray)

SherriedDried FruitChocolate

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

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