Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Strathisla
£195
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Strathisla | Tormore |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 60.2% |
| Age | 9 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £195 | £123.95 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
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 £195.
For beginners: Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (9 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£195 vs £123.95)
- −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 affordable (£123.95 vs £195)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Strathisla?
Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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
Both taste of
Only Strathisla 9 Year Old 1990 (casks 5410+11) - (Signatory)
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)