Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Port Ellen
£678
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Tomatin |
| Region | Islay | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 56.2% | 46% |
| Age | 31 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £678.23 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - 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 £678.
For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Rich oak and wood spice complexity
Cons
- −High ABV (56.2%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£678.23 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 £678.23)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 31 years)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice 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
Only Port Ellen 31 Year Old 1982 (cask 1511) - Mackillop's Choice
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1