The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask MaturedTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe GlenlivetTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%60.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£150£123.95
Rating5.00/5

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner35/100
Value40/100

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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 £150.

For beginners: The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£150 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 £150)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy The?

The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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

Toasted

Only The Glenlivet 13 Year Old - Sherry Cask Matured

SherriedDried FruitHoneyChocolate

Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Malt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

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