Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's ChoiceTormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryTormoreTormore
RegionSpeysideSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.6%60.2%
Age26 yr8 yr
Price£181.64£123.95
Rating5.00/5

Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

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

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

Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice

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 £182.

For beginners: Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (26 vs 8 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (55.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£181.64 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 £181.64)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Who should buy Tormore?

Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice 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 Tormore 26 Year Old 1988 (cask 4176) - Mackillop's Choice

HoneyFresh Fruit

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

Old Wood

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