Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Tormore
★ 5.00
£124
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Yamazaki
£199
| Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) | Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tormore | Yamazaki |
| Region | Speyside | — |
| Country | Scotland | Japan |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 60.2% | 43% |
| Age | 8 yr | 12 yr |
| Price | £123.95 | £199 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
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 £199.
For beginners: Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is more approachable (85/100 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 £199)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Longer maturation (12 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£199 vs £123.95)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 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 Yamazaki?
Yamazaki 12 Year Old - 100th Anniversary Limited Edition is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
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Only Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
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