Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Alistair Walker
£126
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Alistair Walker | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 60.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £125.57 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
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).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £126.
For beginners: Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Pros
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£125.57 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 £125.57)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Orkney?
Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker) 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
Only Orkney 21 Year Old 1999 (cask 5743) - Infrequent Flyers (Alistair Walker)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)