Crabbie 30 Year Old vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Crabbie 30 Year OldTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryJohn Crabbie & Co.Tomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV44%46%
Age30 yr36 yr
Price£558.95£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Crabbie 30 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness40/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Crabbie 30 Year Old

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 £559.

For beginners: Crabbie 30 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Crabbie 30 Year Old

Pros

  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • More expensive (£558.95 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 £558.95)
  • +Longer maturation (36 vs 30 years)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Crabbie?

Crabbie 30 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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

Old WoodToasted

Only Crabbie 30 Year Old

Dried FruitTobaccoLeathery

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaSherried

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