Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryTomatinWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV58.4%67.3%
Age30 yrNAS
Price£663.95£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness53/100
Beginner35/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner35/100
Value10/100

Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) is better value at £501 vs £664.

For beginners: Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (35/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • High ABV (58.4%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£663.95 vs £501.45)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£501.45 vs £663.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) 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.

Who should buy William?

William Larue Weller (2015 Release) 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

SherriedToasted

Only Tomatin 30 Year Old 1993 (cask 6812) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old WoodDried FruitChocolate

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

VanillaHoneyMalt Extract

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