Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) vs Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
| Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) | Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Balblair | Tomatin |
| Region | Highland | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 46% |
| Age | 17 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £68.12 | £64.95 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Quick verdict
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling) is better value at £65 vs £68.
For beginners: Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) is more approachable (80/100 beginner score).
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
Cons
- −More expensive (£68.12 vs £64.95)
Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More affordable (£64.95 vs £68.12)
- +Longer maturation (18 vs 17 years)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Who should buy Balblair?
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017) 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.
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling) 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
Only Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
Balblair 2000 (bottled 2017)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
Tomatin 18 Year Old (Old Bottling)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange