Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s vs Tomatin 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

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

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970sTomatin 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
DistilleryHaller'sTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryAmericaScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%50.1%
Age8 yr28 yr
Price£240£264.17
Rating5.00/5

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner85/100
Value21/100

Tomatin 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness61/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is better value at £240 vs £264.

For beginners: Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (28 vs 8 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (50.1%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£264.17 vs £240)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Haller’s?

Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s 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 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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

ToastedVanillaHoney

Only Haller’s SRS Blended Whiskey - 1970s

TobaccoOily

Only Tomatin 28 Year Old 1990 (batch 19/015) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Fresh FruitOld Wood

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