Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Highland Park
£707
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Highland Park | Tomatin |
| Region | Island | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40.1% | 46% |
| Age | 31 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £706.95 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
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 £707.
For beginners: Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£706.95 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 £706.95)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Highland?
Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice 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 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
Only Highland Park 31 Year Old 1987 (cask 1551) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1