Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island Whisky vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island WhiskyTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryUndisclosed DistilleryTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£635£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island Whisky

Smoke64/100
Sweetness49/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island 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 £635.

For beginners: Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island Whisky is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island Whisky

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£635 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 £635)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Who should buy Islay?

Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Only Islay Single Malt 1985 / 38 Year Old / Whiskyland Chapter 6 Island Whisky

SmokeyFragantFresh FruitHoneyDried Fruit

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaOld WoodSherriedToasted

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