Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Scapa
£199
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Scapa | Tormore |
| Region | Island | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.4% | 60.2% |
| Age | 14 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £199 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
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 £199.
For beginners: Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (14 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (54.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
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)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Scapa?
Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for 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
Only Scapa 14 Year Old 1989 - Mackillop's Choice
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)