Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) vs Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses
DistilleryTobermoryEdradour
RegionIslandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%40%
Age9 yr10 yr
Price£41.95£49.9
Rating4.75/55.00/5

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness66/100
Beginner80/100
Value100/100

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Smoke0/100
Sweetness59/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.75).

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is better value at £42 vs £50.

For beginners: Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£41.95 vs £49.9)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (4.8 vs 5.0)

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +Longer maturation (10 vs 9 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£49.9 vs £41.95)

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 9 Year Old 2009 (bottled 2018) - Strictly Limited (Càrn Mòr) 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 Edradour?

Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaFresh FruitHoneyMalt Extract

Only Edradour 10 Year Old with 2x Glasses

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