Millstone 100 Rye Whisky vs Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
Millstone Whisky
★ 5.00
£103
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Tomatin
£95
| Millstone 100 Rye Whisky | Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Millstone Whisky | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | The Netherlands | Scotland |
| Type | Rye | Single Malt |
| ABV | 50% | 59% |
| Age | 8 yr | 16 yr |
| Price | £102.82 | £95.26 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Quick verdict
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is better value at £95 vs £103.
For beginners: Millstone 100 Rye Whisky is more approachable (55/100 beginner score).
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
Pros
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£102.82 vs £95.26)
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +More affordable (£95.26 vs £102.82)
- +Longer maturation (16 vs 8 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (59%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Millstone?
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
Only Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
Millstone 100 Rye Whisky
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 16 Year Old 2002 (batch 19/060) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange