The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) vs Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

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

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)
DistilleryGlenturretTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV50%51.3%
Age10 yr7 yr
Price£48.42£39.95
Rating5.00/5

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness68/100
Beginner65/100
Value100/100

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) is better value at £40 vs £48.

For beginners: The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) is more approachable (65/100 beginner score).

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£48.42 vs £39.95)

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£39.95 vs £48.42)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (51.3%) — may need water
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy The?

The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release) 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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor) 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

Both taste of

Honey

Only The Glenturret 10 Year Old Peat Smoked (2021 Release)

SmokeyToastedVanilla

Only Tomatin 7 Year Old 2009 - Battlehill (Duncan Taylor)

Fresh FruitMalt ExtractCitric

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