Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Yoichi 10 Year Old

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

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt)Yoichi 10 Year Old
DistilleryTormoreYoichi
RegionSpeyside
CountryScotlandJapan
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV60.2%45%
Age8 yr10 yr
Price£123.95£134.95
Rating5.00/54.73/5

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

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

Yoichi 10 Year Old

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner50/100
Value35/100

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

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Yoichi 10 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.73).

Tormore 28 Year Old - Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £124 vs £135.

For beginners: Yoichi 10 Year Old is more approachable (50/100 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 £134.95)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (60.2%) — may need water
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Yoichi 10 Year Old

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£134.95 vs £123.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.7 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 Yoichi?

Yoichi 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

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

Malt ExtractOld Wood

Only Yoichi 10 Year Old

Fresh FruitSmokey

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