Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star SpiritsTobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryGlenturretTobermory
RegionHighlandIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV62.8%40%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£87.5£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner30/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner75/100
Value50/100

Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits is better value at £88 vs £100.

For beginners: Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +More affordable (£87.5 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (62.8%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£99.99 vs £87.5)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Ruadh?

Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits 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 Tobermory?

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Ruadh Mhor 11 Year Old 2013 - North Star Spirits

SherriedSmokeyDried FruitLeatheryTobacco

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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