Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryMaster of MaltTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%60.2%
Age30 yr8 yr
Price£199.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

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 £200.

For beginners: Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (30 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£199.95 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 £199.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Master?

Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Master of Malt 30 Year Old Speyside (2nd Edition)

SherriedDried FruitTobaccoLeathery

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

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