Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box) vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)
Nikka
£699
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box) | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Nikka | Tomatin |
| Region | — | Highland |
| Country | Japan | Scotland |
| Type | Blended Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | 21 yr | 36 yr |
| Price | £699 | £494.02 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)
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 £699.
For beginners: Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box) is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −More expensive (£699 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 £699)
- +Longer maturation (36 vs 21 years)
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy Nikka?
Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Blended 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
Only Nikka Taketsuru 21 Year Old (without Presentation Box)
Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1