Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tobermory
£76
| Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copper Rivet Distillery | Tobermory |
| Region | — | Island |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 56.5% |
| Age | NAS | 9 yr |
| Price | £47.3 | £76.45 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £76.
For beginners: Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is more approachable (40/100 beginner score).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £76.45)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
Cons
- −High ABV (56.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£76.45 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
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.
Who should buy Tobermory?
Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Only Tobermory 9 Year Old 2008 (cask 6669) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)