Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine
Isle of Raasay
£95
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Isle of Raasay | Tormore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 61.6% | 60.2% |
| Age | 5 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £94.99 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine
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).
Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine is better value at £95 vs £124.
For beginners: Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£94.99 vs £123.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (61.6%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £94.99)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Isle?
Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine 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
Only Isle of Raasay 5 Year Old Na Sia (cask 18/670) - Peated Bordeaux Red Wine
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)