Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) vs The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1
DistilleryTomatinThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltRye
ABV47.3%46.3%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£124.95£95
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £125.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £124.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitVanillaNutty

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitVegetativeYeasty

Explore more