Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s vs Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

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

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000sIslay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryTobermoryThat Boutique-y Whisky Company
RegionIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%58.1%
Age10 yr13 yr
Price£99.99£74.95
Rating5.00/5

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £75 vs £100.

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

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 £74.95)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£74.95 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (13 vs 10 years)

Cons

  • High ABV (58.1%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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.

Who should buy Islay?

Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky 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.

Tasting notes

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

Only Islay #3 13 Year Old - Batch 7 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokeySherriedCooked FruitLeatheryToasted

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