Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryInvergordonTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48.5%60.2%
Age33 yr8 yr
Price£184.84£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

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

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

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

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 £185.

For beginners: Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (33 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£184.84 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 £184.84)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Invergordon?

Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid) 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

Old Wood

Only Invergordon 33 Year Old 1987 (casks 1901555 & 2013160) - Mission Gold (Murray McDavid)

SherriedDried FruitHoneyCooked Fruit

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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