Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) vs Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tomatin
£73
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tyrconnell
★ 5.00
£68
| Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Tyrconnell |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | Ireland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57% | 46% |
| Age | 8 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £72.94 | £67.63 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Quick verdict
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is better value at £68 vs £73.
For beginners: Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£72.94 vs £67.63)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£67.63 vs £72.94)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 8 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Tyrconnell?
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Only Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
Tomatin 8 Year Old 2013 (cask 9531) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tyrconnell 10 Year Old Sherry Cask Finish
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange