Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch WhiskyTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryMacallanTomatin
RegionHighland
CountryUnited KingdomScotland
TypeSingle Malt
ABV40%46%
AgeNAS36 yr
Price£750£494.02
Rating5.00/5

Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Smoke0/100
Sweetness50/100
Beginner70/100
Value0/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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 £750.

For beginners: Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).

Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£750 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 £750)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Macallan?

Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for 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

Sherried

Only Macallan Edition No.2 Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Fresh Fruit

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanillaOld WoodToasted

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