Springbank 18 Year Old vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Springbank 18 Year Old
Springbank
★ 4.40
£120
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Springbank 18 Year Old | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Springbank | Tormore |
| Region | Campbeltown | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 60.2% |
| Age | 18 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £120 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 4.40/5 | 5.00/5 |
Springbank 18 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Springbank 18 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 4.40).
Springbank 18 Year Old is better value at £120 vs £124.
For beginners: Springbank 18 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Springbank 18 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£120 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (4.4 vs 5.0)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +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 £120)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Springbank?
Springbank 18 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Campbeltown character.
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 Springbank 18 Year Old
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
Springbank 18 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange