Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - 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.
Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Strathclyde
£89
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathclyde | Tormore |
| Region | Lowland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Grain | Single Malt |
| ABV | 52% | 60.2% |
| Age | 28 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £88.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
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).
Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £89 vs £124.
For beginners: Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +More affordable (£88.95 vs £123.95)
- +Longer maturation (28 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (52%) — 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)
- +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 £88.95)
Who should buy Strathclyde?
Strathclyde 28 Year Old 1990 (cask 13328) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) 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
Both taste of
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