Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Spirit of Hven
£91
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Spirit of Hven | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | |
| ABV | 40% | 60.2% |
| Age | NAS | 8 yr |
| Price | £90.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky
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).
Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky is better value at £91 vs £124.
For beginners: Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£90.95 vs £123.95)
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 £90.95)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Spirit?
Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky 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 Spirit of Hven Alioth / Seven Stars No.5 Swedish Single Malt Whisky
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)