Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) vs Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTomatinThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV46.3%48.8%
Age27 yr23 yr
Price£135.86£82.95
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value60/100

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £83 vs £136.

For beginners: Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (27 vs 23 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£135.86 vs £82.95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£82.95 vs £135.86)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr) 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 Blended?

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Old WoodHoneyToastedMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Nutty

Only Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Vanilla

Where to buy

Tomatin 27 Year Old 1987 (cask 495) - Celebration Of The Cask (Càrn Mòr)

Blended Malt #1 23 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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