Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Willowbank
★ 4.50
£144
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Willowbank |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | New Zealand |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 60.2% | 53.8% |
| Age | 8 yr | 17 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £143.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.50/5 |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Quick verdict
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.50).
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £144.
For beginners: Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
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 £143.95)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Willowbank 17 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Longer maturation (17 vs 8 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (53.8%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£143.95 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (4.5 vs 5.0)
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 Willowbank?
Willowbank 17 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.
Tasting notes
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