Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) vs Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire
★ 5.00
£100
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Tomatin
£72
| Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) | Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 54.7% | 52.5% |
| Age | 18 yr | 9 yr |
| Price | £99.95 | £72.42 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Quick verdict
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is better value at £72 vs £100.
For beginners: Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) is more approachable (50/100 beginner score).
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 9 years)
Cons
- −High ABV (54.7%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£99.95 vs £72.42)
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Pros
- +More affordable (£72.42 vs £99.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (52.5%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Seaweed?
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03) 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 Tomatin?
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.) 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 Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Only Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
Seaweed & Aeons & Digging & Fire & Cask Strength 18 Year Old (Batch 03)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 9 Year Old 2013 (cask 5190) - The Cooper's Choice (The Vintage Malt Whisky Co.)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange