Tomintoul 21 Year Old vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomintoul 21 Year Old
Tomintoul
★ 3.50
£178
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
| Tomintoul 21 Year Old | Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomintoul | Tormore |
| Region | Speyside | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 60.2% |
| Age | 21 yr | 8 yr |
| Price | £177.95 | £123.95 |
| Rating | 3.50/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomintoul 21 Year Old
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tomintoul 21 Year Old
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 3.50).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £178.
For beginners: Tomintoul 21 Year Old is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomintoul 21 Year Old
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (21 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£177.95 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (3.5 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 £177.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Who should buy Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 21 Year Old 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
Only Tomintoul 21 Year Old
Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)