Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryArdmoreTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV55.9%40%
Age13 yr10 yr
Price£81£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) is better value at £81 vs £100.

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

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£81 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (55.9%) — may need water
  • 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 £81)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ardmore?

Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company) 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 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

Both taste of

Fresh Fruit

Only Ardmore 13 Year Old 2009 Mezcal Finish (cask 9001334) - Fragrant Drops (Keeble Cask Company)

SmokeyCitricVegetativeSolvent

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt Extract

Explore more