Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) vs Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s
DistilleryTomatinTullamore D.E.W.
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandIreland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV48.4%40%
Age15 yrNAS
Price£90.95£96
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner75/100
Value52/100

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) is better value at £91 vs £96.

For beginners: Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Pros

  • +More affordable (£90.95 vs £96)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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 (£96 vs £90.95)

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Who should buy Tullamore?

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractVanillaToasted

Only Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Oily

Only Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

Fresh Fruit

Where to buy

Tomatin 15 Year Old 2008 (cask 18489) - Old Particular (Douglas Laing)

Tullamore Dew Ceramic Jug - 1970s

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