J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt vs Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended MaltTomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryJ.G Thomson & Co.Tomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlended MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%51.3%
AgeNAS7 yr
Price£39.9£39.95
Rating5.00/5

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Smoke0/100
Sweetness48/100
Beginner75/100
Value100/100

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is better value at £40 vs £40.

For beginners: J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£39.9 vs £39.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£39.95 vs £39.9)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy J.G.?

J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended Malt character.

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

Only J.G. Thomson Rich Blended Malt

SherriedDried FruitChocolateNuttyToasted

Only Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractHoneyCitric

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