Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Invergordon
£135
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Invergordon | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 44.6% | 60.2% |
| Age | 34 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £135.44 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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 0.00).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £135.
For beginners: Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (34 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£135.44 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 £135.44)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Invergordon?
Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Only Invergordon 34 Year Old 1988 (cask 804137) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)