Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970 vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryTullibardineTomatin
RegionHighlandHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40.5%46%
Age44 yr36 yr
Price£787.5£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970

Smoke0/100
Sweetness60/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970

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 £788.

For beginners: Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (44 vs 36 years)

Cons

  • More expensive (£787.5 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 £787.5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tullibardine?

Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970 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 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 WoodSherried

Only Tullibardine 44 Year Old 1970

LeatheryTobacco

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaToasted

Explore more