Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
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
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
| Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) | Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Jura |
| Region | Highland | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 51.6% | 47% |
| Age | 45 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £227.7 | £299 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Quick verdict
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is better value at £228 vs £299.
For beginners: Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£227.7 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (45 vs 22 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (51.6%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £227.7)
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 Jura?
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 45 Year Old 1967 (cask 9315) - Directors' Cut (Douglas Laing)
Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road