Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£228
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Barton Brands
★ 5.00
£180
| Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Barton Brands |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | America |
| Type | Single Malt | Blended |
| ABV | 51.6% | 43% |
| Age | 45 yr | NAS |
| Price | £227.7 | £180 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Quick verdict
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £180 vs £228.
For beginners: Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£227.7 vs £180)
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£180 vs £227.7)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) 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 Barton's?
Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s 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.
Tasting notes
Only Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Barton's QT Premium American Whiskey - 1970s