Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks vs Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Tomatin
★ 3.93
£40
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
| Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks | Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | Copper Rivet Distillery |
| Region | Highland | — |
| Country | Scotland | England |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 56.2% |
| Age | 12 yr | NAS |
| Price | £39.95 | £47.3 |
| Rating | 3.93/5 | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.93).
Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks is better value at £40 vs £47.
For beginners: Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks is more approachable (100/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £47.3)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Lower community rating (3.9 vs 5.0)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£47.3 vs £39.95)
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Who should buy Masthouse?
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 12 Year Old Bourbon & Sherry Casks
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137