John Walker & Sons Odyssey vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Johnnie Walker
★ 3.93
£650
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| John Walker & Sons Odyssey | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Tomatin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 36 yr |
| Price | £650 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 3.93/5 | 5.00/5 |
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.93).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £650.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons Odyssey is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
John Walker & Sons Odyssey
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£650 vs £494.02)
- −Lower community rating (3.9 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 £650)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons Odyssey suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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