Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt) vs Michael Jackson Blend

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

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)Michael Jackson Blend
DistilleryTomatinBerry Bros. & Rudd
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandEngland
TypeSingle MaltBlended
ABV47.3%43%
Age21 yrNAS
Price£124.95£90.36
Rating5.00/5

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

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

Michael Jackson Blend

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner75/100
Value55/100

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Michael Jackson Blend

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Michael Jackson Blend is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Michael Jackson Blend is better value at £90 vs £125.

For beginners: Michael Jackson Blend is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£124.95 vs £90.36)
  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Michael Jackson Blend

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More affordable (£90.36 vs £124.95)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

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.

Who should buy Michael?

Michael Jackson Blend is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToastedHoney

Only Tomatin 21 Year Old 1996 (Master of Malt)

Dried FruitNutty

Only Michael Jackson Blend

Malt ExtractOily

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