Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 vs Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Copper Rivet Distillery
★ 5.00
£47
Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask
Tomintoul
★ 4.35
£63
| Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 | Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Copper Rivet Distillery | Tomintoul |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | England | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 40% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £47.3 | £62.5 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 4.35/5 |
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask
Quick verdict
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.35).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137 is better value at £47 vs £63.
For beginners: Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).
Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£47.3 vs £62.5)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£62.5 vs £47.3)
- −Lower community rating (4.3 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 Tomintoul?
Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry 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.
Tasting notes
Only Masthouse Single Malt - Single Cask #137
Only Tomintoul 12 Year Old 2012 Oloroso Sherry Cask