Big Peat 10 Year Old vs Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Big Peat
★ 5.00
£62
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tomatin
£60
| Big Peat 10 Year Old | Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Big Peat | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 50% |
| Age | 10 yr | 10 yr |
| Price | £61.85 | £59.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Big Peat 10 Year Old is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £60 vs £62.
For beginners: Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£61.85 vs £59.5)
- −Dry and austere — not for those who prefer sweeter drams
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£59.5 vs £61.85)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Big?
Big Peat 10 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.
Tasting notes
Only Big Peat 10 Year Old
Only Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Big Peat 10 Year Old
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 10 Year Old 2013 - The Cooper's Choice The Golden Cut Collection (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange