Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017 vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pulteney
★ 4.79
£199
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017 | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Pulteney | Tormore |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 17 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £199 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 4.79/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017
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 4.79).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £199.
For beginners: Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017
Pros
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.8 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)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Old?
Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017 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 Old Pulteney 17 Year Old - Pre 2017
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)