Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First CaskTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryDallas DhuTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46%46%
Age20 yr36 yr
Price£450£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner60/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask

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).

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask is better value at £450 vs £494.

For beginners: Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask

Pros

  • +More affordable (£450 vs £494.02)
  • +Rich oak and wood spice complexity

Cons

  • 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 20 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£494.02 vs £450)

Who should buy Dallas?

Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt 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 Wood

Only Dallas Dhu 20 Year Old 1977 (cask 1115) - First Cask

Malt ExtractTobaccoLeathery

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaSherriedToasted

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