Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & RuddTobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryFiley BayTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV57.6%40%
AgeNAS10 yr
Price£125£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s is better value at £100 vs £125.

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

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (57.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£125 vs £99.99)
  • 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 affordable (£99.99 vs £125)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Spirit?

Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd 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 Spirit of Yorkshire 2017 (bottled 2023) (cask 2237) - Berry Bros. & Rudd

SherriedDried FruitVanillaToasted

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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