Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Suntory Hibiki Blended WhiskyTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryHibikiTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryJapanScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£799£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Smoke0/100
Sweetness63/100
Beginner60/100
Value10/100

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £799.

For beginners: Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers

Cons

  • More expensive (£799 vs £494.02)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£494.02 vs £799)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Suntory?

Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended character.

Who should buy Tomatin?

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 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

VanillaToastedSherried

Only Suntory Hibiki Blended Whisky

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateOld Wood

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