Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages Collection vs Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages CollectionTomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1
DistilleryTamnavulinTomatin
RegionSpeysideHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV46.5%46%
Age39 yr36 yr
Price£704.99£494.02
Rating5.00/55.00/5

Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages Collection

Smoke0/100
Sweetness56/100
Beginner55/100
Value7/100

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

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

Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages Collection

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is better value at £494 vs £705.

For beginners: Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1 is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).

Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages Collection

Pros

  • +Longer maturation (39 vs 36 years)
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£704.99 vs £494.02)

Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£494.02 vs £704.99)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy Tamnavulin?

Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages Collection suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside 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 WoodSherriedToasted

Only Tamnavulin 39 Year Old 1979 - Vintages Collection

Dried FruitHoney

Only Tomatin 36 Year Old 1977 - Batch 1

ChocolateVanilla

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