Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask vs Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

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

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single CaskScallywag The Winter Edition 2022
DistilleryTomatinScallywag
RegionHighlandSpeyside
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV58.2%54%
Age9 yrNAS
Price£56.95£50.95
Rating4.33/55.00/5

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner40/100
Value76/100

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner50/100
Value98/100

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.33).

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is better value at £51 vs £57.

For beginners: Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.2%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£56.95 vs £50.95)
  • Lower community rating (4.3 vs 5.0)

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£50.95 vs £56.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (54%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask 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 Scallywag?

Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022 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.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

SherriedCooked FruitDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask

Chocolate

Only Scallywag The Winter Edition 2022

Toasted

Where to buy

Tomatin 9 Year Old 2009 (cask 3554) - Single Cask

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