Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Benrinnes
£399
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Tomatin |
| Region | Speyside | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.9% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £399 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is better value at £399 vs £494.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Pros
- +More affordable (£399 vs £494.02)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −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)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£494.02 vs £399)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
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 Benrinnes 21 Year Old 1992 (Special Release 2014)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1