Flaming Pig Black Cask vs Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Flaming Pig
★ 5.00
£40
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Tomatin
£40
| Flaming Pig Black Cask | Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Flaming Pig | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Ireland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 51.3% |
| Age | NAS | 7 yr |
| Price | £40.24 | £39.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Quick verdict
Flaming Pig Black Cask is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £40 vs £40.
For beginners: Flaming Pig Black Cask is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
Cons
- −More expensive (£40.24 vs £39.95)
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Pros
- +More affordable (£39.95 vs £40.24)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Flaming?
Flaming Pig Black Cask 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (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.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Flaming Pig Black Cask
Only Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
Flaming Pig Black Cask
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange