Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryLangatunTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountrySwitzerlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.7%60.2%
Age5 yr8 yr
Price£132.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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 £133.

For beginners: Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Distinctive flavour profile appreciated by enthusiasts

Cons

  • High ABV (62.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£132.95 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 £132.95)
  • +Longer maturation (8 vs 5 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Langatun?

Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - 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.

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

Malt Extract

Only Langatun 5 Year Old 2011 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SherriedHoneyDried FruitNutty

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

VanillaOld WoodToasted

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