The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryTobermory
RegionIsland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%59.5%
AgeNAS19 yr
Price£95£136.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness52/100
Beginner60/100
Value53/100

Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Smoke64/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner25/100
Value37/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £137.

For beginners: The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £136.95)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (59.5%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£136.95 vs £95)

Who should buy The?

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Rye character.

Who should buy Tobermory?

Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt) 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

Toasted

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitHoneyVegetativeYeasty

Only Tobermory Heavily Peated 19 Year Old 1997 - Single Cask (Master of Malt)

SmokeySherriedDried FruitChocolate

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