Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3 vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3
Smögen
£90
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3 | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Smögen | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Sweden | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.7% | 60.2% |
| Age | 4 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £90.39 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3
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).
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3 is better value at £90 vs £124.
For beginners: Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£90.39 vs £123.95)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.7%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (8 vs 4 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£123.95 vs £90.39)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Smögen?
Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3 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
Only Smögen 4 Year Old 2011 Sherry Project 1:3
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)