Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Benriach
£76
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Tobermory
★ 5.00
£100
| Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) | Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benriach | Tobermory |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 53.1% | 40% |
| Age | 6 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £76.49 | £99.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
Quick verdict
Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £76 vs £100.
For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£76.49 vs £99.99)
Cons
- −High ABV (53.1%) — 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)
- +Longer maturation (10 vs 6 years)
Cons
- −More expensive (£99.99 vs £76.49)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Benriach?
Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor) 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
Only Benriach 6 Year Old 2011 (cask 7416153) - The Octave (Duncan Taylor)
Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s