Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) vs Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)
Tomatin
★ 3.44
£34

Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Teeling
★ 5.00
£45
| Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) | Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Teeling |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £34.32 | £44.95 |
| Rating | 3.44/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)
Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)
Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Quick verdict
Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.44).
Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) is better value at £34 vs £45.
For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£34.32 vs £44.95)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.4 vs 5.0)
Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses
Pros
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£44.95 vs £34.32)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old (40%) 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.
Who should buy Teeling?
Teeling Small Batch Gold Presentation Tin Gift Pack with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.
Tasting notes
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