Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTomatinTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV54.3%60.2%
Age18 yr8 yr
Price£139.95£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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 £140.

For beginners: Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (18 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (54.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£139.95 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 £139.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

VanillaToastedMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

Where to buy

Tomatin 18 Year Old 2006 (cask 3898) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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