The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 vs Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

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

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)
DistilleryThe Oxford Artisan DistilleryTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryEnglandScotland
TypeRyeSingle Malt
ABV46.3%47.3%
AgeNAS21 yr
Price£95£124.95
Rating5.00/5

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner55/100
Value0/100

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1 is better value at £95 vs £125.

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
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£95 vs £124.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £95)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

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 Tomatin?

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

ToastedHoney

Only The Oxford Artisan Distillery Rye Whisky - Batch 1

Fresh FruitVegetativeYeasty

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitVanillaNutty

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