Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDecadent DrinksTormore
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV53%60.2%
Age19 yr8 yr
Price£145.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

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 £146.

For beginners: Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (19 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (53%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£145.95 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 £145.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Old?

Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks) 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 Old Orkney 19 Year Old 2004 0.0.2 (Decadent Drinks)

HoneyFresh FruitHay-likeMossy

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

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