Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTomatinTormore
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV47.4%60.2%
Age21 yr8 yr
Price£137.95£123.95
Rating4.00/55.00/5

Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness75/100
Beginner70/100
Value29/100

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

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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 4.00).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £138.

For beginners: Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£137.95 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.0 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 £137.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.

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

Malt ExtractVanillaOld Wood

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Honey

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

Toasted

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