North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryNorth BritishTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeGrainSingle Malt
ABV45.9%40%
Age35 yr10 yr
Price£74.95£99.99
Rating5.00/5

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) is better value at £75 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (35 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £74.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy North?

North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Grain character.

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only North British 35 Year Old '89 Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeyToastedChocolateSherriedOld Wood

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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