Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) vs Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s
DistilleryTamnavulinTobermory
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV56.8%40%
Age12 yr10 yr
Price£87.5£99.99
Rating5.00/5

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) is better value at £88 vs £100.

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

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

Pros

  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +More affordable (£87.5 vs £99.99)
  • +Longer maturation (12 vs 10 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (56.8%) — 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)

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh) 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.

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 Tamnavulin 12 Year Old 2011 (Tri Carragh)

SherriedChocolateCitricVanillaDried Fruit

Only Tobermory 10 Year Old - 2000s

HoneyMalt ExtractFresh Fruit

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