Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) vs William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)William Larue Weller (2015 Release)
DistilleryTomatinWilliam Larue Weller
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandAmerica
TypeSingle MaltBourbon
ABV54.6%67.3%
Age32 yrNAS
Price£625£501.45
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner45/100
Value0/100

William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

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

Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - 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 £625.

For beginners: Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Pros

  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • High ABV (54.6%) — may need water
  • More expensive (£625 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 £625)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • High ABV (67.3%) — may need water

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - 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

HoneyToastedVanillaMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 32 Year Old 1988 (cask 6656) - Connoisseurs Choice (Gordon & MacPhail)

Old Wood

Only William Larue Weller (2015 Release)

Sherried

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