The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018 vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryGlenrothesTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.6%60.2%
Age13 yr8 yr
Price£120£123.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner55/100
Value42/100

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

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

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018 is better value at £120 vs £124.

For beginners: The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018 is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£120 vs £123.95)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£123.95 vs £120)

Who should buy The?

The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018 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

Only The Glenrothes 13 Year Old - Halloween Edition 2018

SherriedCooked FruitDried FruitHoney

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld WoodToasted

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