Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryPort DundasTormore
RegionLowlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV48.4%60.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£100.9£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

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

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

Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

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).

Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £101 vs £124.

For beginners: Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£100.9 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • 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 widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.95 vs £100.9)

Who should buy Port?

Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

VanillaMalt ExtractOld Wood

Only Port Dundas 18 Year Old 2004 (cask 16483) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Honey

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

Toasted

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