Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old
Prában na Linne
★ 4.44
£95
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Prában na Linne | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £95.25 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 4.44/5 | 5.00/5 |
Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old
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 4.44).
Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old is better value at £95 vs £124.
For beginners: Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £95.25)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Poit?
Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
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 Poit Dhubh 21 Year Old
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)