Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryDrinks by the DramTormore
RegionOther ScotchSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV48.2%60.2%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£134.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness30/100
Beginner40/100
Value0/100

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

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

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 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 £135.

For beginners: Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 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 £134.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Peaty?

Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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

ToastedOld Wood

Only Peaty Whisky Advent Calendar (2025 Edition)

SmokeyLeathery

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

Malt ExtractVanilla

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