John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Johnnie Walker
★ 4.00
£553
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Tomatin
★ 5.00
£494
| John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 | Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Johnnie Walker | Tomatin |
| Region | Other Scotch | Highland |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Blended | Single Malt |
| ABV | 43% | 46% |
| Age | NAS | 36 yr |
| Price | £552.88 | £494.02 |
| Rating | 4.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
Quick verdict
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is rated higher (5.00 vs 4.00).
Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £553.
For beginners: John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 is more approachable (70/100 beginner score).
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021
Pros
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
Cons
- −More expensive (£552.88 vs £494.02)
- −Lower community rating (4.0 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 £552.88)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −Niche style — may not suit all palates
Who should buy John?
John Walker & Sons King George V - Chinese New Year Edition 2021 suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch 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
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