Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 vs The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Tomatin
£608
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
The Macallan
★ 5.00
£399
| Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 | The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Tomatin | The Macallan |
| Region | Highland | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 46% | 43% |
| Age | 36 yr | 18 yr |
| Price | £607.63 | £399 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Quick verdict
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is better value at £399 vs £608.
For beginners: The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Pros
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 18 years)
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −More expensive (£607.63 vs £399)
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More affordable (£399 vs £607.63)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Tomatin?
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7 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 The?
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Only The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
Tomatin 36 Year Old - Batch 7
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange
The Macallan 18 Year Old Triple Cask (2019 Release)
Where to buy
The Whisky Exchange