Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)
DistilleryTormoreTullibardine
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%52.7%
Age8 yr17 yr
Price£123.95£155
Rating5.00/55.00/5

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

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

Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner45/100
Value32/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £155.

For beginners: Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

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

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£123.95 vs £155)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water

Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (52.7%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£155 vs £123.95)

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.

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks) 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

Old Wood

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

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Tullibardine 17 Year Old 2006 - Edition No.79 (Whisky Sponge & Decadent Drinks)

SherriedDried FruitChocolateCooked Fruit

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